Project Management Specialist

State of Montana • Helena, MT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position resides in the Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division of Department of Revenue. The Management Analyst provides leadership and direction for division research, analysis, and project management. The incumbent plans and implements division projects and programs to meet the division’s needs, goals and objectives; provides technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders. The position reports to the unit manager of the management analyst unit.

Requirements

• Principles and practices of revenue program administration
• Applicable state and federal regulations, statutes, and policies
• Public Information and education
• Presentation methods and techniques
• Concepts and theories of public administration and communication
• Budgeting
• Business and management principles
• Operation and program planning
• Computers and database management including state and department information systems
• Research and analysis
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Conflict resolution & customer service
• Microsoft programs and other database applications
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
• Demonstrate self-motivation
• Follow instructions
• Provide timely, customer service
• Handling multiple priorities under deadlines
• Criminal Background Check.
• Tax status must be current.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, mathematics, statistics, finance, economics or closely related field
• Five years of experience in customer relations, distribution, program planning analysis, and/or policy development including two years of supervision and/or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for division research, analysis, and project management.
• Plans and implements division projects and programs to meet the division’s needs, goals and objectives.
• Provides technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability.
• Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers.
• Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources.
• Retirement plans- The State currently contributes 9.17%25, vested after 5 years of continuous employment.
• Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year.
• Sick leave- 12 days a year.
• 11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time.
• Flexible hours.
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level