Contract Manager

CONTRACT MANAGER REHABILITATIONS AND PROGRAMS HELENA, MT

Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

The Contract Manager at the Montana Department of Corrections plays a crucial role in overseeing community corrections contracts for the Community Corrections Facilities & Programs Bureau. They ensure contractual compliance, coordinate project initiatives, and manage amendments to contracts as business needs evolve. By utilizing strong communication skills and an in-depth understanding of department policies and state regulations, the Contract Manager monitors facility compliance, oversees quality assurance processes, and resolves issues that arise between facilities, offenders, and their families.

This role also plays a key role in managing offender placement and length of stay while collaborating with various divisions within the department. The Contract Manager is responsible for ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of contracts for community corrections facilities, thereby contributing to the department's commitment to public safety and offender welfare. This role demands a strong understanding of contractual compliance, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to evolving business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of experience in human services.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check
• Child/patient/offender abuse registries
• Reference checks

Prison Rape Elimination Act - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.