Data and Operations Bureau Chief

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:

If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

• Demonstrated collaborative, leadership, and management skills;
• Experience using data and research to drive process enhancement, direct a team to seek continuous improvement, and track success using performance metrics;
• Ability to translate federal and state workforce program requirements into actionable initiatives;
• Knowledge of data governance and research standards, and ability to foster understanding about economic and performance data throughout the Division, Department, and Montana;
• Ability to facilitate technical discussions about IT systems and processes with non-technical professionals;
• Collaborate and influence leadership, staff, and outside partners to understand workforce program policy and procedures; and
• Knowledge of national and state reporting structures and experience building relationships with government, industry, and workforce system stakeholders and federal partners. 
• Learn quickly and independently.

The position supervises 6 direct and 40 indirect professional reports who are dedicated to our mission of empowering Montanans through work and opportunity. The position participates as a member of the Division’s leadership team and advises on program and fiscal management. The Workforce Services Division (WSD) covers a wide range of activities related to workforce development including the public labor exchange and job search, occupational training, career readiness and exploration, and labor market and career information. This team also provides input, direction, advice to and disseminates information on behalf of the Department and Commissioner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Your preparation for this opportunity could include a combination of relevant experiences including:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field, and;
• 2 years of directly related experience in progressive management positions that demonstrates skills in the analysis and solution of complex problems and supervision of staff.

OR

• 6 years of directly related experience

OR

• Any combination of equivalent experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.

Preferred Experience:

• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Workforce programs or labor market information field experience

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed.

Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

Tip: When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “RELEVANT” or we will be unable to view your documents.

Required application materials:

• Cover Letter - In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position.
• Resume - include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment.

Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents.

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.