Contract Manager

Job Description - Contract Manager (26142052) Position Title: CONTRACT MANAGER CENTRAL OFFICE HELENA, MT The 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! Are you a detail‑driven professional who thrives on ensuring things run smoothly, fairly, and by the book? The Montana Department of Corrections is looking for a Contract Manager who will play a pivotal role in supporting safe communities and improving outcomes for offenders and their families. The Contract Manager helps safeguard the effectiveness of Montana’s community corrections system. Your leadership in contract oversight and quality assurance strengthens public safety and supports the rehabilitation and welfare of offenders transitioning back into communities. If you're passionate about making a real difference through compliance, collaboration, and operational integrity, this role offers a meaningful career path with statewide impact. In this dynamic position, you’ll oversee contracts for our Community Corrections Facilities & Programs Bureau—helping keep our operations effective, compliant, and aligned with state regulations. Your work will directly impact facility performance, offender placement, and the overall quality of services delivered across Montana. Job Duties included but are not limited to: Oversee and manage community corrections contracts from start to finish. Coordinate initiatives across multiple divisions and respond to evolving business needs. Navigate contract amendments and resolve issues involving facilities, offenders, and families. Support offender placement decisions and manage length‑of‑stay considerations. Use your communication and analytical skills to ensure integrity, accountability, and operational excellence. Monitor contractual and facility compliance to ensure high‑quality operations. QUALIFICATIONS The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to: Bachelor’s in Business Administration or a related field Two Years experience in Human Services Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis . Successful applicants will be subject to: Criminal history check Reference checks The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification.For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, . NOTICES Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; 2) 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 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter, 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. 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: $ 34.30 - 34.30 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings Number of Openings : 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time Job Type : Standard Shift : Day Job Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time Primary Location : Helena Agency : Department of Corrections Union : 000 - None Posting Date : Aug 19, 2026, 3:11:44 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Sep 3, 2026, 5:59:00 AM Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume Contact Name : Paula Plattner | Contact Email : View email address on click.appcast.io | Contact Phone : View phone number on click.appcast.io Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr