Contract and Financial Specialist (00252)

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Extensive knowledge of the theory and principles of government accounting, procurement and contracting.
• Knowledge of state procurement, risk management and contracting laws and procedures.
• Ability to perform intellectual analysis and evaluations in forming a variety of administrative and program management responsibilities; to independently research and interpret information and develop evaluation methods and procedure for state and federal contracts and grants.
• Attention to detail, time management and excellent organizational skills.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field. 
  • Two years of job-related experience in finance, auditing or accounting.
  • Experience with contract management and procurement or related high-level administrative support is preferred.
  • Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

The primary location for this position is open for consideration contingent on available workspace. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state and DPHHS policies.