Contracts Administrative Assistant (Temporary)

The Department of Administration is a service-oriented organization that focuses on improving business operations and delivering leading edge service to our customers and business partners.

The State Procurement Bureau administers a cost-effective, professional procurement and contract administration program for the State of Montana by ensuring fair competition, maximizing the purchasing value of public funds, and providing leadership and services for innovative, responsive and accountable public procurement. This position performs contract assistance support services requiring independent judgment and initiative while working with contracts officers in the procurement and contracting of supplies and services for the State of Montana. This position also provides general administrative support for the bureau.

This position is temporary and is projected to last up to one year. This is a full-time position and the successful candidate would be eligible for benefits and retirement plan participation during this assignment.

If you feel you have the qualities to be effective in this position, please submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional business references. In your cover letter, please include why your experience and background would make you the successful candidate for this position.

This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.


Qualifications:


Qualifications

Education and Experience:

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  High school diploma or equivalent and two years’ general office experience. Experience with eProcurement software or similar systems; and knowledge of the state’s procurement statutes, rules, and processes is preferred.
  
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  Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  

Competencies:

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  Provide effective and professional customer service;
  
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  plan, organize, gather information and conduct research;
  
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  demonstrate a strong attention to detail;
  
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  effectively communicate both verbal and written;
  
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  demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness;
  
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  effectively manage competing priorities;
  
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  identify and resolve problems appropriately within area of responsibility;
  
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  use Adobe and Microsoft Office software suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook programs;
  
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  build and maintain cooperative working relationships; and
  
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  work independently.
  

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you receive updates and may monitor the status of your application.


Eligible Training Assignment:

15.25