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Job description
Job Description - Chief of Staff )
Position Title:
Chief of Staff - ( )
To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at .
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Director’s Office
The Chief of Staff serves as a senior executive leader in the DPHHS Director’s Office and acts as the Director's principal strategic advisor, integrator, and executive coordinator across the department's management areas, executive office functions, and key external relationships. The position helps translate the Director’s priorities into coordinated action by aligning executive decision-making, cross-functional initiatives, communications, legislative and stakeholder engagement, and follow-through across the Director's Office and department leadership structure. The Chief of Staff provides leadership for functions such as project management, research and data analytics, data management, communications, and related strategic coordination, while partnering closely with the Principal Deputy Director, Director’s Office Manager, legal counsel, State Medical Officer, and program executives.
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
Ability to synthesize complex information, identify key issues, evaluate options, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
Ability to exercise exceptional judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and political awareness in handling confidential, controversial, or high-visibility matters.
Ability to lead meetings, guide executive follow-through, manage special projects, and ensure accountability without relying solely on formal authority.
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public health, health policy, business administration, communications, law, political science, or a related field.
Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in executive leadership support, policy, strategic planning operations, public or private administration, or human services work, including substantial experience in coordinating complex issues across organizational boundaries.
Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a state public health, Medicaid, or human services agency.
Experience supporting a cabinet-level official, agency director, secretary, commissioner, or a similarly situated executive.
Experience with legislative-session support, executive communications, stakeholder engagement, and cross-agency coordination.
Experience leading project management, policy implementation, communications coordination, data management, or enterprise issue management in a large public or private organization.
Familiarity with DPHHS programs, State of Montana government operations, and tribal, provider, and community partner environments.
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.
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 teleworkwithin the state of Montana.Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Salary: $
141,586.00 - 141,586.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings
Number of Openings
: 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-TimeJob Type
: Standard
Shift
Shift
: Day JobTravel
: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Primary Location
Primary Location
: Helena Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : 000 - None
Posting Date
Posting Date
: Sep 24, 2026, 8:19:59 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Ongoing
Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume, References
Contact Name : Erin Sampson | Contact Email : | Contact Phone : Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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Worksite address
helena, MT, 59604, US
Who can apply
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