Grant Systems Analyst (00184)

Socket.dev; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Family friendly

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional growth

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

Office of Public Instruction in Montana is seeking a software developer to design, build, test, and maintain grant management and reporting tools supporting an integrated data collection system.

You will gather requirements, analyze problems, code, and document while collaborating with IT professionals to deliver reliable software solutions for education programs.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Two years of experience with data analysis, Microsoft Office, and data problem solving.

Responsibilities

• This position develops grant applications, allocations, and reports using a grants design tool and custom software solutions.
• It enables the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) to maintain an integrated data collection system.
• It performs software development, requirements gathering, analysis, design, coding, testing, and documentation.

Skills

Programming principles

System design

Relational databases

Communication (verbal/written)

Customer service

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Independence

Results focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 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
• 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

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.