IT Financial/Technical Analyst (09737)

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov .

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Business and Financial Services Division in Helena.

This position is in the Business and Financial Services Division and involves preparing complex financial and budgetary analysis involving IT systems and IT procurement. The responsibility of this position is to manage the finance mechanism to obtain, track, and monitor approvals and funding for complex IT projects. This position will prepare state and federal financial reporting and is a primary liaison between the state and various federal cognizant agencies to obtain and maintain federal compliance for over $150 million in federal funds.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel and develop/deliver presentations.

• Knowledge of standard IT systems concepts and terminology.

• Ability to build complex financial models, databases, and excel templates.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or computer science with both an accounting emphasis and a technical writing emphasis, or other closely related fields.

  • Five years of progressively responsible experience in financial or technical analysis.

  • Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered.

  • Preferred:

    • SQL and T-SQL coding (MS SQL Server)

    • MS Access – Forms development

    • Advanced Excel and MS Office knowledge including VBA coding

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position may be eligible for a statutory 2.5% an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.

Salary: $41.95 - $41.95, Hourly
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)
Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees
Primary Location: Helena

Salary : $42