Contract Compliance Monitor

Contract Compliance Monitor (26140522)

Position Title:

Contract Compliance Monitor - (26140522) The Lottery is more than Scratch tickets and million-dollar jackpots. Staffed by Montanans, your Lottery supports local economies and important state programs. Created by referendum in 1986, we have been making winners happen ever since! We have paid over $1.06 billion in prizes and returned over $386.5 million back to the State of Montana and $104.5 million in sales agent commissions. What is this career opportunity? We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to oversee vendor contract compliance and support financial compliance within the agency. This role monitors vendor and subcontractor compliance across multiple contracts, MOUs and service agreements as assigned by the Director, and conducts the annual advertising agency invoice audit review. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong contract oversight, vendor management, and issue escalation skills. This role also provides an independent review of financial journal entries and statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and state requirements, including verification of figures, postings, documentation, and coding. The position evaluates internal controls, identifies gaps, and recommends process improvements to strengthen compliance with federal, state, and agency policies. Responsibilities also include reviewing bank reconciliations to identify risks or issues, performing transaction and compliance testing through sample reviews of expenditures and revenues, documenting findings and corrective actions, and assisting internal and external auditors during compliance reviews. What are we looking for?

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in business or a related field; AND
• Two years of job-related work experience; OR
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Competencies:

Knowledge of:

• State of Montana - SABHRS (preferred)
• State of Montana - EMACS
• Microsoft Office products
• Adobe Acrobat; Ability to:
• Recommend actions to address violations, corrections, or new requirements in rules/regulations.

Problem-solving:

ability to effectively look at a problem and break it down using critical thinking skills.

• Operate comfortably with moderate to advanced Excel functions.
• Analyze and interpret data effectively as well as identify errors.
• Provide effective and professional customer service.
• Effectively work both in a team environment and independently to achieve business objectives and timelines
• Communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing with staff members, agencies, and members of the public.
• Maintain high attention to detail: ability to pay attention to the little details.
• Manage workload and juggle multiple tasks while identifying order of priority.
• Adapt to changing conditions and work responsibilities.

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application. Does this sound like you? Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume, cover letter, and three professional business references. (

Please Note:

You do not need to complete the "work experience" or the "education & certifications" portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.) What can you expect from us in return for your work with our agency? Ø Look here to see the additional benefits!

They include:

o Work/life Balance o Health Coverage o Retirement plans o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays o And more… Ø Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. This position requires the successful completion of a background investigation and credit check. This investigation may continue into the time period after you have begun your employment. If the results of the investigation are, in the opinion of the Montana Lottery, not favorable, employment will not continue.

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:

$ 50,000.00 - 58,000.00

Yearly Telework Eligibility:

Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility:

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings : 1

Employee Status:

Regular Schedule:

Full-Time Job Type : Standard Shift : Day Job Travel : No Primary Location :

Helena Agency:

Department of Administration Union:

000 - None Posting Date : Mar 23, 2026, 8:44:57 AM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) :

Ongoing Required Application Materials:

Cover Letter, Resume, References Contact Name:

Chris Bacon |

Contact Email:

cbacon@mt.gov |

Contact Phone:

406.444.4605 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. 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.