Contract Specialist

%3Cp style=%22text-align%5C:center;%22%3E%3Cimg src=%22https%5C://dphhs.mt.gov/_files/images/montana-logo-4.png%22 width=%22121%22 height=%22121%22%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETo be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp; %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22http%5C://www.statecareers.mt.gov%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ewww.statecareers.mt.gov%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Early Childhood and Family Support Division, Fiscal %26amp; Operations.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3EThe Early Childhood and Family Support Division works with community providers across the state, and is home to many early childhood and family support programs including, but not limited to%5C: child care; serving children with developmental delays; supporting families through nutrition education and support, home visiting, and child abuse prevention efforts. ECFSD strives to assure that children and families are healthy and thriving. The purpose of the Contract/Procurement Specialist is to provide contract and procurement support and customer service to management, staff, and contractors.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhy Join DPHHS%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3EOur mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3EThe %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;%22%3EState of Montana%27s comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3Ehether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E %3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EQualifications for this Career Opportunity%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top%5C:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;mso-list%5C:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3EAbility to communicate both orally and in writing.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;mso-list%5C:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3EAbility to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, maintain them over time.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;mso-list%5C:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3EAbility to operate a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheets, word processing, database, email, internet and other computer programs.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top%5C:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;mso-list%5C:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3EMeet minimum qualifications%5C:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top%5C:0in;%22 type=%22circle%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;mso-list%5C:l1 level2 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list 1.0in;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3EHigh School or GED equivalent%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;mso-list%5C:l1 level2 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list 1.0in;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3ETwo years of support experience with contracts, and/or related high-level administrative support.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;mso-list%5C:l1 level2 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list 1.0in;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3EPreferred experience with editing and drafting government contracts and amendments.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;mso-list%5C:l1 level2 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list 1.0in;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3EOther combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EHow to Apply%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3ETo be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the %22relevant document%22 box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top%5C:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3ECover Letter%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3EResume%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning%5C:0pt;mso-ligatures%5C:none;%22%3ESuccessful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAdditional Information%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;%22%3EThis position may be eligible for partial telework%26nbsp;within the state of Montana.%26nbsp;Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;text-align%5C:justify;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E 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.