Grant Systems Analyst

Job Description - Grant Systems Analyst (00184) (26142312)

Position Title:

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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
• 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.

E-Verify: Effective October 1, 2026, this agency is participating 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,

Job Overview: This position develops grant applications, allocations, and reports using a grants design tool and custom software solutions that enable the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) to facilitate and maintain an integrated data collection system. This position performs all aspects of software development, requirements gathering, analysis, design, coding, testing, and documentation for all assigned projects and programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors)

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and theories of computer programming, system design, analysis, and relational database applications.
• Knowledge to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Knowledge in Microsoft office suite.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Skilled in customer service, strong independent judgment, and problem-solving techniques.
• Skilled in maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to be dependable in performing job-related duties.
• Ability to independently act and responsible for solving problems.
• Ability to stay focused to achieve results and respect the ideas of others.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related degree.
• Two years of experience in Microsoft office suite, data analysis, data technical problem solving and projects or related experience.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

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

This position is in the PERS 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

$35.95 - 35.95 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status & Schedule

Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

No

Primary Location

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

Posting Date

Sep 24, 2026, 11:01:08 PM

Closing Date

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Ongoing

Required Application Materials

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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.