Management and Program Analyst, Associate or Senior

NASACT; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Montana Legislative Audit Division invites applications for Management and Program Analyst, Associate or Senior. The team evaluates state government programs to provide objective information to the legislature and citizens, with core duties including planning evaluations, interpreting statutes, interviewing stakeholders, analyzing data, and presenting findings.

Starting salary varies by level: Associate 66,000; Senior 74,708.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; must be awarded by December 31, 2026.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Planning and scoping evaluations.
• Interpreting statute and rule.
• Interviewing program stakeholders.
• Collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from surveys, data analysis, and document review.
• Writing analytical documents.
• Presenting findings to the legislature.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Data gathering

Teamwork

Independent work

Program evaluation understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Graduate degree

Degree in public administration / political science / social sciences / natural sciences

Job description

Position Information

Please note that all jobs are managed by the member office posting the position, not by NASACT. Management and Program Analyst, Associate or Senior We are a team of analysts with a variety of professional and academic backgrounds who value different perspectives. We are looking for curious, analytical, and self-motivated people to join us at the Legislative Audit Division as Management and Program Analysts. Analysts evaluate state government programs to provide objective information to the legislature and citizens.

Core responsibilities include:

• planning and scoping evaluations;
• interpreting statute and rule;
• interviewing program stakeholders;
• collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from surveys, data analysis, and document review;
• writing analytical documents; and
• presenting findings to the legislature.

Analysts examine diverse topics. Examples range from wildlife management programs to regulation of child care facilities to analysis of water rights administration. Assignments offer continuing variety and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

The Legislative Audit Division is an independent, nonpolitical, nonpartisan organization in Montana’s legislative branch. Directed by the Legislative Auditor, the office is responsible for evaluating and reporting on executive and judicial branch operations.

Position Incentives:

• Hybrid telework/in-office schedules available (currently up to 50 percent after the first three months)
• Defined career ladder and merit-based pay raises
• Paid holidays, paid vacation, and sick leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health plans with state contributions
• Possible qualification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for student loans
• Flexible work schedules and casual dress code, as appropriate
• Up to $1,000 out-of-state relocation reimbursement or $500 in-state relocation reimbursement (if moving from more than 50 miles away from Helena) possible
• Retirement package, life and disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, student loan forgiveness

Position: Management and Program Analyst, Associate or Senior Organization: Montana Legislative Audit Division Location: Helena, MT United States Salary: Posting Start Date: 9/22/2026 Date Posted: 9/22/2026

Successful candidates are skilled in…

• Understanding state government program operations
• Analytical thinking, technology, and research skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills, including building and maintaining effective working relationships
• Gathering and organizing information to formulate and support decisions and opinions
• Working independently and as part of a team

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline is required. Must be awarded by December 31, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in performance auditing or program evaluation
• Experience in state government
• Experience in both quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Experience with professional writing
• Degree in public administration, political science, social sciences, natural sciences, or related field.
• A graduate degree

Starting Salary

We are recruiting for Associate and Senior Level Analysts. Starting level and salary is based on relevant and direct work experience.

• Associate Level: 0-3 years of relevant experience; starting minimum $66,000
• Senior Level: 2-5 years of DIRECT WORK EXPERIENCE as an analyst/auditor (program evaluation); starting minimum $74,708

*For Senior Level consideration, the applicant MUST have at least 2 years direct work experience as a program evaluator/analyst, performance auditor, or demonstrably equivalent position. Education or related, but not direct, work experience WILL NOT be substituted for the 2-year minimum.

If hired, the candidate MUST:

• Live or relocate to within 90 miles of Helena, Montana
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Provide official college transcripts
• Successfully pass a criminal records background check
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Be available for periodic travel and overtime

Closing Date: October 9 , 2026. Application review begins October 5 , 2026. (Note all complete applications received by the close date will be reviewed.)

The NASACT Community

NASACT serves as the premier organization working to bring together state auditors, state comptrollers and state treasurers to cooperatively address government financial management issues. NASACT also manages two secretariats - the National State Auditors Association (NSAA) and the National Association of State Comptrollers (NASC). Both NSAA and NASC are included under the umbrella of NASACT’s budget and utilize staff hired by NASACT.