Loan Program Specialist
Loan Program Specialist
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Job Description
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.
Education and Experience:
Competencies:
Knowledge of:
- Public and private finance principles including business lending loan servicing practices debt structuring and the fundamentals risk assessment
- Program management and compliance frameworks including how to evaluate partner performance monitor contractual obligations and align with federal state or international reporting requirements
- Data analysis and performance reporting including the ability to track financial and programmatic metrics manage complex spreadsheets or loan tracking systems and translate findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences
Ability to:
- Conducting research and analysis to develop knowledge of issues involved in planning funding and managing projects eligible for Loan Program funding and to provide information for reports presentations or special projects.
- Performing research to develop recommended policies procedures and systems to implement new revolving loan programs. This includes evaluating state regulations customer needs agency business processes and intended outcomes to recommend and implement policies and procedures.
How to apply
Apply online by submitting your resume. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the work experience or the education & certifications portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)
Benefits
- Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:
- Work/life Balance
- Health Coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
- And more
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
Other important information to be aware of
- Only online applications are accepted. By applying online you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
- If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration.
- This position allows for a hybrid work schedule from a remote location within the State of Montana. Weekly travel to Helena offices will be required. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. New Employees may be required to complete training in person before hybrid work schedules begin.
THIS POSITION IS POSTED UNTIL FILLED WITH A FIRST REVIEW DATE OF JULY 9 2025.
About the Department
The Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work live and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs grow businesses develop affordable housing and improve community infrastructure.
(You can learn more about us here.)
About this Position
Business MTs goal is to be the lead business development division for the State of Montana by supporting business growth and the prosperity of Montana communities. Our mission is to retain expand and attract businesses that provide an economic impact for Montana communities through public/private partnerships leveraged funding and support of economic opportunities for Montana businesses and entrepreneurs. The Business MT Division administers programs that provide technical assistance (finance marketing export planning) and financial assistance (grants and loans) to Montanas businesses with specific emphasis on projects that have business development growth of revenue and job creation opportunities.
This position supports the Divisions business finance programs by managing loan servicing ensuring data integrity and monitoring performance across multiple programs including the Automation Loan Participation Program and the Opportunities in Rural Economies (ORE) suite. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with data supporting program compliance and collaborating across teams to drive economic impact in Montanas communities.
- Administers Loan Program to support businesses
- Ensures compliance for state and federal regulatory rules & state records management
- Develops reporting policies/procedures to improve program operations
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
