Job Description - Grants Contracts Supervisor (26141287)
Position Title:
Grants Contracts Supervisor - (26141287)
Why should you keep reading and consider working here?
The Montana Board of Crime Controls (MBCC) mission is to proactively contribute to public safety, crime prevention and victim assistance through planning, policy development and coordination of the justice system in partnership with citizens, government and communities in Montana. In support of this mission, MBCC is comprised of twenty-one dedicated employees possessing a shared vision of public service for Montanas most vulnerable citizens. The Grant Programs Section leads and manages the agencys federal and state grants from grant application to award including monitoring, compliance, and state planning with diverse stakeholders.
What is this career opportunity?
The Grants Supervisor serves as the section supervisor leading the administration of the agencys federal and state grants in the Grants Program Section. The Grants Supervisor is essential for successful grant oversight, leading subgrantee compliance and monitoring efforts, enhances grant management across public safety, victim programs, and juvenile justice programs, and applies federal and state guidelines to effectively administer MBCC grants. This role is essential to build and maintain collaboration and coordination with state and local partners for purposes of improving the criminal justice system, grant administration, and identifying needs related to funding priorities, and educating others about agency grants.
The Grants Supervisor will be responsible for duties such as:
Supervises four staff including responsibilities related to supervisory functions like recruitment, hiring and training, as well as conducting performance appraisals and evaluations.
Program development, research, and design including recognizing emerging issues and impacts on the agency and subgrantees.
Research and apply federal and state rules and regulations for grant administration, development and distribution of grant notice of funding opportunities.
Identifies strategies to enhance customer service, efficiency, and consistency across grant programs offered by the agency.
Provide guidance and recommendations regarding agency policies, procedures and communication as it relates to grant management and federal changes, subgrant compliance with programmatic and fiscal requirements, corrective action and/or noncompliance.
Analyzes and evaluates grant management practices including release of notice of funding opportunities and budget impacts to identify gaps in services, effectiveness of funding strategies, needs, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Assist in leading the Youth Justice Advisory Council and providing information to the Board of Crime Control.
Prepares presentations, reports and materials for board, council, and committee meetings.
Works closely with other section supervisors including fiscal, administration, and statistical analysis center.
May assist in program performance, conduct on-site monitoring visits, reviews narrative and statistical information submitted by grantees on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Provides technical assistance with application procedures and grant guidelines for new and current programs.
Develop, recommend, and implement program and grant administration timelines.
Track grant management and service milestones and deliverables that meet agency goals and objectives.
Lead planning, execution, and delivery of agency state planning efforts with diverse stakeholders and agencies.
Participate in training internal and external partners.
Support grant reporting and performance measurement as needed.
If you want to join a small state agency with a positive work culture built on a shared desire to serve citizens of Montana, dont hesitate to apply!
Additional benefits for eligible candidates:
Position is Open-Until-Filled with a first review date of May 22, 2026.
What are we looking for?
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in business administration, criminal justice administration, public administration, or related field.
Four years of related work experience.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.
Preference will be given to candidates with specific experience:
Program development, research, evaluation, and short-term and long-term planning
Grant administration and budget management
Experience with successfully collaborating and working with diverse criminal justice agencies and disciplines to achieve common goals and objectives
Knowledge, experience, and skills to analyze and apply federal and state regulations, policy, and procedures for purposes of grant management, auditing and compliance
Knowledge, experience, and skills successfully facilitating stakeholder meetings and committees
Competencies:
Ability to:
Communicate complex concepts, policies, and procedures, to a broad array of audiences
Establish and maintain effective professional relationships
Prioritize a complex workload and meet project deadlines
Ensure risks associated with project activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.
Plan and implement identified program/project goals and objectives in an organized method
Evaluate, design, and optimize business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Does this sound like a fit for you?
Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume and cover letter. (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.)
What can you expect from us in return for your work at our agency?
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
Other important information to be aware of.
This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: Not Applicable
Salary: $
39.00 - 42.00 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings
: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type
: Standard
Shift
: Day Job
Travel
: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Primary Location
: Helena
Agency: Board of Crime Control Union: 000 - None
Posting Date
: May 13, 2026, 2:50:19 AM
Closing Date (based on your computer''s timezone)
: Ongoing
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume
Contact Name: Chelsea Gates | Contact Email: Chelsea.Gates2@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-2747 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 agency''s 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.