Project Management Specialist

Job Description - Project Management Specialist )

Project Management Specialist – )

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the integrated Criminal Justice Data Warehouse project.
• Serve as primary point of contact between participating agencies and vendors.
• Partner and collaborate with multiple stakeholder organizations, agencies, and vendors.
• Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings, status updates, and decision‑making sessions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local law enforcement, state agencies, and vendor partners.
• Translate technical requirements into actionable plans for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and resource allocations.
• Track milestones and deliverables using project management tools.
• Prepare progress reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support grant reporting and performance measurement as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or a related field.
• Eight years of experience managing projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross‑agency and/or multi‑vendor projects.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Experience with criminal justice agencies and/or data systems.
• Effective facilitation experience and ability to influence.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Skill in navigating stakeholder complexities to maintain project momentum.
• Experience establishing and maintaining professional relationships.

• Eligibility for part‑time telework after training; weekly in‑office days required.
• Work/life balance, health coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, holidays.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) may apply.

• Position requires successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Only online applications are accepted.

The Montana Board of Crime Control’s mission is to proactively contribute to public safety, crime prevention, and victim assistance through planning, policy development, and coordination of the justice system in partnership with citizens, government, and communities in Montana.

Contact Name:
Chelsea Gates
Contact Email:
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Contact Phone: (406) 444‑4162

The State of Montana employs a decentralized human resources system. The agency is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, mental or physical disability, age, or any other factor unrelated to merit or qualifications.