Applications Development Bureau Chief

Job Description

Our services impact EVERY Montanan!
MISSION STATEMENT

To be the nation's most citizen oriented, efficiently administered, state tax agency.

The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes, property appraisals, alcoholic beverage laws, cannabis laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Technology Services Division is an internal support division that provides application development, quality assurance and technical operations (network and desktop) services to all other Department of Revenue divisions in meeting their goals and objectives of providing services to the State of Montana and its citizens.

What We Can Offer You
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits.
Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers.
Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources.
Retirement plans- The State currently contributes
9.17
%, vested after 5 years of continuous employment.
Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year.
Sick leave- 12 days a year.
11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time.
Flexible hours.
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at
https://benefits.mt.gov/
In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue.

DUTIES
Job Overview:
This position resides in the
Technology Services Division (TSD)
of
Department of Revenue
.

The Chief Applications Officer (CAO) manages the Applications Development Bureau (ADB), analyzes and designs customized technology systems based on the requirements of available IT systems, Departmental needs, budgetary requirements, and user ability. The incumbent is responsible to upper management for evaluating and recommending technical development of information systems and has primary responsibility for project management, systems analysis, systems design, maintenance, data quality, technical assistance, and problem resolution relative to computer applications on any platform. This position supervises the ADB staff and reports to the Technology Services Division (TSD) Administrator / Chief Information Officer.

Knowledge of:
Computers and database management systems (i.e. Gentax, AT-Pro)
General management practices including strategic planning
Principles and methods of work planning
Performance management including setting goals, objectives, and measures
Quality assurance methods
Organizational development
Governmental organizational structure, accounting, and State and federal funding requirements
Legislative and administrative rule processes and guidelines

Compliance requirements and practices
Customer service standards
Agency policies, procedures, guidelines, and employment law

Operational and program planning
Supervisory principles and practices
Project management
Records management

Skills in:
Research and analysis
Accuracy and attention to detail
Conflict resolution
Microsoft programs and database applications
Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
Data collection, analysis, and reporting techniques
Business communications

You would be a great fit for this position if you:
Demonstrate self-motivation
Follow instructions
Provide timely, customer service
Handling multiple priorities under deadlines

Working Conditions
Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends.
Office environment.
Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.
Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver's license.

REMOTE/TELEWORK:
This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite within the state of Montana. This position would be required to report to a Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program.

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.

To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, and upload any required documents. DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
***This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. (
dorhr@mt.gov

or 406-444-9858)
(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Please submit the following application material:
Resume
Complete state application
Cover letter
Submissions incomplete or missing relevant materials will not be reviewed or considered.

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.

"Effective May 26, 2026, this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here,
https://www.e-verify.gov/
."

Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
Bachelor's degree in business management, computer science, engineering, or closely related field; and five years of job-related experience including three years in a lead role or management experience.
Work experience should include applications development, project management, experience in managing and delivering multiple projects simultaneously and in learning and adapting to proprietary software.
Working knowledge of web applications, applications testing and change control preferred.
Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis

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: $

101,359.00

-

105,478.00

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
:

1

Employee Status
:

Regular

Schedule
:

Full-Time

Job Type
:

Standard

Shift
:

Day Job

Travel
:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location
:

Helena

Agency
:

Department of Revenue

Union
:

000 - None

Posting Date
:

Oct 9, 2026, 9:49:39 AM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)
:

Oct 26, 2026, 1:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials
:

Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name
:

Human Resources

|

Contact Email
:

dorhr@mt.gov

|

Contact Phone
:

406-444-9858

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.

Requirements

requirements of available IT systems, Departmental needs, budgetary requirements, and user ability. The incumbent is responsible to upper management for evaluating and recommending technical development of information systems and has primary responsibility for project management, systems analysis, systems design, maintenance, data quality, technical assistance, and problem resolution relative to computer applications on any platform. This position supervises the ADB staff and reports to the Technology Services Division (TSD) Administrator / Chief Information Officer.

Knowledge of:
Computers and database management systems (i.e. Gentax, AT-Pro)
General management practices including strategic planning
Principles and methods of work planning
Performance management including setting goals, objectives, and measures
Quality assurance methods
Organizational development
Governmental organizational structure, accounting, and State and federal funding requirements
Legislative and administrative rule processes and guidelines

Compliance requirements and practices
Customer service standards
Agency policies, procedures, guidelines, and employment law

Operational and program planning
Supervisory principles and practices
Project management
Records management

Skills in:
Research and analysis
Accuracy and attention to detail
Conflict resolution
Microsoft programs and database applications
Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
Data collection, analysis, and reporting techniques
Business communications

You would be a great fit for this position if you:
Demonstrate self-motivation
Follow instructions
Provide timely, customer service
Handling multiple priorities under deadlines

Working Conditions
Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends.
Office environment.
Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.
Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver's license.

REMOTE/TELEWORK:
This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite within the state of Montana. This position would be required to report to a Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program.

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.

To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, and upload any required documents. DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
***This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. (
dorhr@mt.gov

or 406-444-9858)
(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the