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[Building a Stronger Montana] *Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana. All applications and required application documents must be submitted through the MT Careers site at:https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=25141326&tz=GMT-06:00&tzname=America/Denver* *MISSION STATEMENT:* Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity. *DLI CORE VALUES:* * Responsiveness * Respect * Integrity * Excellence<> * Cohesiveness It's about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here. Watch this short video to see why people love working for DLI:DLI Employee Testimonials *BENEFITS:* Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great statehere. See our other incredible benefitshere. These are some of our benefits just to name a few: * Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana. * 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays. * Military leave: You’ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay. * Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises. * Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click hereto learn more. * Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - clickhereto learn more. * Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Clickhereto learn more. * Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click hereto learn more! * Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth. * State employee discounts at various businesses across the state. *This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective on July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026.* *This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) *JOB DUTIES:* Function as the state level program manager for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) Title II Adult Education & Family Literacy (AEFLA) program; responsible for all aspects of program administration and deliverables and ensures that services are in accordance with federal regulations. The WIOA Title II AEFLA program manager is primarily responsible for coordinating and ensuring that WIOA Title II services are provided by contractors throughout the state by executing the following: * In alignment with Montana’s WIOA state plan, oversees the administration of Title II AEFLA, developing program strategies that integrate with other adult education, career development, and employment and training opportunities in the state. * Monitors grantee programs throughout the year, ensuring compliance with performance requirements and programmatic and fiscal policy. * Develops and implements statewide network for communicating program information, data, and other professional and technical assistance for service providers, stakeholders, and workforce system partners. * Coordinates professional development and training to service providers for WIOA Title II requirements and services. * Proposes and implements program design and policy using national standards, knowledge of successful instructional designs, curriculum and assessment development. * Develops and modifies the WIOA Title II portions of the Montana WIOA state plan and grant applications, integrating Title II programs and activities into the broader statewide WIOA strategy and workforce system. * Supports and aligns the program to a variety of career pathways by understanding working relationships between adult education, industry, apprenticeships, work-based learning, higher education and K-12 education. * Partner with Adult Education at the Montana Office of Public Instruction to align WIOA adult education and literacy efforts with statewide K-12, adult education, and career readiness initiatives including co-developing strategies around education and career pathways and referral processes to improve service delivery and participant outcomes across systems. * Carry out directives from SWIB WIOA subcommittee and full board and ensure program alignment with SWIB and governor’s workforce goals and service delivery framework. *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:* If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities: Knowledge of (or ability to learn in a reasonable amount of time): * Federal workforce programs, especially the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title II Program which may include adult education and literacy, the education field, or instructional experience. * Principles of adult education, basic skills acquisition, and family literacy strategies, as well as how those content areas connect to workforce development and employment opportunities. * Federal workforce program reporting requirements, workforce performance indicators, program evaluation, and WIOA Title II-specific performance indicators. * Principles of program administration, policy development, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and performance measures. * Montana’s state workforce system and developing partnerships with key stakeholders in that system. Ability to: * Analyze, interpret and apply complex policies, data and monitoring results. * Work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate initiative and accountability to maintain a high level of productivity independently. * In consultation with agency legal staff, translate federal guidance into tangible program processes and service delivery. * Technical writing skills, especially the ability to draft grant proposals, policy, operational guidance, and other written work for diverse audiences. * Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. * Build trust across teams and foster strong relationships in a remote working environment. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Candidates with a strong mix of skills and experience and/or education in the above KSAs in the fields of adult education, public administration, program management, or human services are desired. Candidates may demonstrate competency in the KSAs through at least seven years experience, formal education (including certificates, credentials, or degree-based programs), or a combination of the two. Candidates should clearly describe how their experience and education meets the identified KSAs and provide examples in their cover letter that demonstrate their qualifications. *Any combination of equivalent experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.* *HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:* A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed. Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. *Tip:*When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “RELEVANT” or we will be unable to view your documents. *Required application materials:* * *Cover Letter*- In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position. * *Resume*- include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment. **This position is contingent on the continued availability of federal funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title II Adult Education & Family Literacy program.* Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application. All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office. **Title:** *Program Manager- Adult Education & Family Literacy (AEFLA)* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25141326* **Other Locations:** *Billings, Missoula, Miles City, Kalispell, Polson, Havre, Lame Deer, Libby, Sidney, Thompson Falls, Glendive, Lewistown, Cut Bank, Wolf Point, Butte, Bozeman, Great Falls*