Deputy Director

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of governmental structure, functions, programs and organizational relationships and the laws, rules, and regulations that govern the operation of health programs in the State of Montana.
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership and management ability, organization, and communications skills.
• Knowledge of public administration including the legislative process and management of programs with statewide impact.
• Strong public speaking skills to represent the Department on panels, before the Legislature, or at similar speaking engagements.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in health administration, political sciences, business or a closely related field.
• 10 years of job-related work experience in operations, health and human services policy, personnel management, fiscal management, and program planning and evaluation.
• Experience working with stakeholders, external affairs and the legislative process.
• Experience of federal funding streams, regulations, and policies related to health and human services
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered.

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 is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.