Contract Manager

State of Montana; East Helena (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Montana, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Contract Manager in Helena to oversee community corrections contracts and ensure compliance with state regulations. You will collaborate across divisions to improve offender outcomes and public safety.

This role emphasizes contract oversight, quality assurance, and effective stakeholder communication to support operations, placement decisions, and service delivery statewide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration or a related field required.
• Two years experience in Human Services required.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• 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 communication and analytical skills to ensure integrity, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Monitor contractual and facility compliance to ensure high‑quality operations.

Skills

Contract management

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Administration or related field

Two Years experience in Human Services

Job description

CONTRACT MANAGER

CENTRAL OFFICE

HELENA, MT

TheMontana 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.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

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.