Federal Program Coordinator (00071)

Helena, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 3000 - 3000

Posted on: 28 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This first review of applications will be October 24 2025. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:

Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisors name/phone number for each position.

For a complete job description please email

To be considered for this position you must reside in Montana.

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 OPIs 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 149000 students pre-K to grade 12 their parents and guardians 400 school districts 16000 educational professionals and 3000 adult learners.

Benefits of working for OPI:

Work/life balance

Family friendly

Dedicated and caring colleagues

Health coverage

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.

Job Overview: The Title IV A Program Coordinator oversees and facilitates the use of program funding in eligible school districts across Montana. Through communication and collaboration with the OPI Federal Programs Team district educational leaders and programmatic partners and stakeholders this position oversees district implementation in the areas of well-rounded education safe and healthy schools and technological innovations. They also oversee monitoring and data collection and reporting efforts both at the local and federal levels.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):

Knowledge in negotiates and work with conflict effectively.

Knowledge to be a self-starter on projects.

Knowledge to adhere to high level of ethical behavior and has a strong work ethic.

Knowledge to demonstrate proficient analytical skills in planning organizing and conducting job duties.

Knowledge to utilize different forms of technology for training and visual presentations of information including on-line learning platforms and websites.

Knowledge to determine how to effectively measure outcomes of the program.

Knowledge of educational systems classroom instruction research and best practices

Skilled in reliably and dependably performing job duties.

Skilled in speaking effectively in a professional manner.

Ability to advocate communicate educate and be accountable.

Ability to keep current on professional technical knowledge.

Ability to write effectively in a professional manner.

Ability to demonstrate teamwork.

Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals groups and stakeholders inside and outside of state government.

Ability to organize large amounts of information and prioritize efficiently.

Ability to plan implement and evaluate complex projects and tasks.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

Bachelors degree in education mental health substance prevention or treatment business public administration or related degree.

Three years of combined experience in education grants management budgeting practices and program implementation.

Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Does this sound like you

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.

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

This position is in the TRS retirement system.

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys 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.

Required Experience:

This first review of applications will be October 24 2025. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisors name/phone number for each position. For a complete job description please email To be co...