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*Mission*: Every day,*Montana Department of Justice*employees are dedicated to ensuring the well-being and rights of the people of our great state. The Department of Justice does the right thing for the right reason. If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a team that builds a culture of character and excellence, demonstrates collaboration and selfless public service, and upholds the law while pursuing public safety, the Department of Justice may have a career for you! *About Us:* Hello! We’re the Justice Information Technology Services (JITS) team at the Montana Department of Justice (DOJ). We serve the Montana Attorney General providing vital Information Technology (IT) infrastructure which Montanan’s rely upon to support state and local law enforcement. Our team is dynamic and collaborative, and we have a big impact. We manage the IT systems, services, and interfaces to support approximately 900 DOJ employees, and over 3,000 Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) customers across the state working together to make a difference. JITS supports DOJ staff involved with legal cases concerning the State and its people, Montana missing persons, victim services, children’s justice, consumer protection, criminal investigations, highway safety, motor vehicle operations, gambling control, criminal history information, and forensic laboratory services. This is a long list of vital services but if you enjoy diversity, this challenging, exciting, and rewarding position may be what you are looking for. *The Role:* **We are looking for a skilled Procurement Operations and Project Supervisor with a solid background who’s ready to dive in and help us take our projects and procurements to the next level. You’ll be overseeing multiple PMs and the procurement team to assist and guide them in their projects and processes. Their roles bridge the gap between our teams and the divisions within the agency. This role is perfect for someone who loves rolling up their sleeves and getting things done, while also keeping an eye on the big picture. *Minimum Qualifications:* * Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management or related field. * Five years of experience managing projects. * Two years of related management experience. * Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted. *What You’ll Do:* * Keep the team motivated and in sync by maintaining collaboration, transparency, coordinating and allocating resources for projects and applications. * Always be on the lookout for ways to make our processes better and faster. * Keep track of DOJ’s Project & System Support Portfolio and provide regular updates to senior management. * Help shape and implement our project portfolio strategy. * Provide guidance and support to team members, collaborate with stakeholders to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments * Stay current on industry trends and best practices in project management and procurement *What We’re Looking For:* * You’ll be supervising project managers who are mainly over IT projects currently, so a strong foundational knowledge of application development, IT infrastructure, and project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Lean) is helpful. * The procurement team manages the workflow for all DOJ procurements, knowledge in this area is beneficial to this role. * At least 4 years of project management experience (an emphasis in IT is preferred), including 2 years of supervisory experience. * Professional certifications like PMP are a big plus. * Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or related field. */Note/*/: Don’t quite meet all the requirements, but still confident you could crush it as a Procurement Operations and Project Supervisor? Show us. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered./ *Why Join Us?* * Awesome Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plans. * Student Loan Forgiveness: Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. * Fun Work Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. *Ready to Apply?* Submit your resume and cover letter electronically. If you have any questions, email Bri Smith at [email protected]. This is a permanent full-time position and located in Helena, Montana. *Special Instructions:* The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks. Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered. Successful applicant(s) will be subject to: * Criminal History Fingerprint Check * Driving History *HOW TO APPLY: * */To be considered for this position, you must attach a cover letter and resume at the time of application/**.* Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”. _Your Resume_: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job. A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the resume to be considered for this position. Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson [email protected] Transfer Service. To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office. Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous**State of Montana Benefits. * Medical, dental and vision coverage * Retirement plans * Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays * Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts * Employee Assistance Program State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This Organization Participates inE-Verify. Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply. **Title:** *Procurement Operations & Project Supervisor* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25141036*