Program Specialist

Job Description - Program Specialist 2 )

Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation, and Empowerment. The Director’s Office provides critical support to the department’s executive team through communications, financial services, legal services, and human resources. This role is part of the Office of Innovation, serving as Co‑Lead of the Compass Project and the primary point of contact for Compass change requests.

• Assist in daily meetings with the vendor and subject matter experts to ensure the new offender management system captures business needs across the Agency.
• Support project planning and implementation activities; act as a business analyst for change requests, including input on change control and implementation budgets.
• Lead Compass training for DOC, coordinating statewide travel, trainer scheduling, training development, delivery, and staff readiness following system updates.
• Collaborate with program partners, the policy unit, and subject matter experts to ensure Compass system functionality aligns with program requirements and that policies accurately reflect the Compass program.

• 2 years of related experience, or alternative combinations of education and experience considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Only online applications are accepted. 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.

• Criminal history check.
• Reference checks.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) – Any person who has engaged in sexual abuse or related conduct is not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free – Use of all tobacco products is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings and secure care facilities.

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

Salary: $36.00 - $39.00 hourly. Telework Eligible (full‑time telework is not available). Benefits Package:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.
Number of Openings: 1.
Employee Status:
Regular.

Schedule:

Full‑Time, Day Shift.
Travel:
Yes, 15 % of the Time.
Primary

Location:

Helena, Department of Corrections.