Data Processor

This first review of applications will be August 22, 2025. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:

• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.

For a complete job description, please email opi.careers@mt.gov

To be considered for this position, you must reside in Montana.

Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200+ unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000+ students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400+ school districts, 16,000+ educational professionals, and 3,000+ adult learners.

Benefits of working for OPI:

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Job Overview: The student records system support is responsible for supporting the statewide student information system (SIS), “Achievement in Montana” (AIM) which is an integral component of the K-12 Data System. The system integrates with GEMS, Montana's data warehouse for K-12 education. AIM is used to collect, report, and manage the assignment of student identifiers; collection and reporting of student information for schools and districts in Montana.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):

• Knowledge of data collection and best practices.
• Skilled in effective written and verbal communication.
• Skilled in strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability troubleshoot and determine causes in errors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines, while maintaining consistently higher levels of product quality
• Ability to work both independently and effectively as a member of a team

• Associates degree in information technology or a related field.
• Three years of experience supporting network or computer systems technologies.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.

OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is in the PERS retirement system.