State of Montana

Federal Program Coordinator (00071) - (25142398)

This first review of applications will be October 24, 2025. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:

• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.

For a complete job description, please email opi.careers@mt.gov

To be considered for this position, you must reside in Montana.

Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200+ unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000+ students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400+ school districts, 16,000+ educational professionals, and 3,000+ adult learners.

Benefits of working for OPI:

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Job Overview: The Title IV A Program Coordinator oversees and facilitates the use of program funding in eligible school districts across Montana. Through communication and collaboration with the OPI Federal Programs Team, district educational leaders, and programmatic partners and stakeholders, this position oversees district implementation in the areas of well-rounded education, safe and healthy schools, and technological innovations. They also oversee monitoring and data collection and reporting efforts both at the local and federal levels.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):

• Knowledge in negotiates and work with conflict effectively.
• Knowledge to be a self-starter on projects.
• Knowledge to adhere to high level of ethical behavior and has a strong work ethic.
• Knowledge to demonstrate proficient analytical skills in planning, organizing and conducting job duties.
• Knowledge to utilize different forms of technology for training and visual presentations of information including on-line learning platforms and websites.
• Knowledge to determine how to effectively measure outcomes of the program.
• Knowledge of educational systems, classroom instruction, research, and best practices
• Skilled in reliably and dependably performing job duties.
• Skilled in speaking effectively in a professional manner.
• Ability to advocate, communicate, educate and be accountable.
• Ability to keep current on professional technical knowledge.
• Ability to write effectively in a professional manner.
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, groups, and stakeholders inside and outside of state government.
• Ability to organize large amounts of information and prioritize efficiently.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate complex projects and tasks.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in education, mental health, substance prevention or treatment, business, public administration or related degree.
• Three years of combined experience in education, grants management, budgeting practices, and program implementation.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.

OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is in the TRS retirement system.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

31.15 - 31.15 Hourly

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Primary Location

: Helena

Agency: Office of Public Instruction Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

: Oct 10, 2025, 4:47:04 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

: Ongoing

Required Application Materials: Resume

Contact Name: Human Resources | Contact Email: OPI.Careers@mt.gov | Contact Phone: (406)444-2673 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

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