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 Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division.

The BHDD implements and improves the statewide system of prevention, treatment, care and rehabilitation for Montanans with mental disorders or addictions to drugs or alcohol.

The Program Evaluator Lead monitors programmatic goals and objectives to assess the effectiveness of division programs and initiatives to support the statewide system of prevention, treatment, care and rehabilitation for Montanans with mental disorders or addictions to drugs or alcohol. This position is responsible for program evaluation support for the BHDD. Responsibilities include: 1) Analyzing programmatic, service-related, and surveillance system data; 2) Designing, coordinating, and managing special evaluation procedures where there is no other existing data available; 3) Developing and conducting various trainings related to program evaluation and quality improvement issues; 4) Designing and conducting program evaluations; and 5) functions as a lead worker providing program evaluation and epidemiology direction and training to staff.

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 whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Skill in programming in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) or other statistical software.

• Ability to manipulate and analyze large, complex data sets.

• Skill in descriptive and inferential statistical analysis.

• Ability to identify relationships and trends in data as well as factors that could affect the results of research.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in health science, health education, behavioral or social science, or a closely related degree.

  • Three years of job-related experience in program evaluation or related health or education programming.

  • Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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

• References

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 $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.

The primary location for this position is open for consideration, within the state of Montana, contingent on available workspace. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state and DPHHS policies.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.