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Real Estate and Grants Program Manager (25143044)
Job Description: The Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO) is the principal advisor to the Montana Adjutant General regarding all real property, facilities, construction, and environmental management programs for the Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG). CFMO manages the sustainment and recapitalization of existing real property and the construction of new facilities. The centralization of the construction and facility management expertise in CFMO enables the division to efficiently and resourcefully support the individual missions of MTARNG. CFMO manages over 1,600 assets: roughly 2M square feet of facility space and 32,000 acres of land.
CFMO is seeking a Real Estate and Grants Program Manager who will be responsible for managing and developing the real estate and grant program functions for the Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO) Plans & Programming Bureau in support of the Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG) and the Montana Department of Military Affairs.
Duties
Negotiate, draft, prepare, review, and execute various real estate instruments to perform both state and federal real estate transactions and agreements. Some of these actions include, but are not limited to, purchase, lease, sale, easements, temporary use agreements and licenses.
Responsible for contracting property appraisals, title reports and surveys, build audit‑ready databases and records of real estate actions, read and interpret title and boundary issues and other real estate documents, establish screening criteria for various actions, and examine, organize and audit existing records.
Collaborates with the Contract and Facilities Maintenance Officer and other bureaus within CFMO, the MTARNG, and various local, state, and federal entities, as well as landowners. A strong cross‑functional coordination effort is required with staff planners, GIS specialists, real property managers, legal departments, and environmental staff.
Identify potential grant opportunities, write and manage grants relating to the Bureau’s real estate program. The Real Estate and Grants Program Manager will be required to establish and manage working groups of various stakeholders to develop scopes of work, grant applications, and manage the grant life cycle.
Develops and manages the ARNG Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program. The responsibility of this position includes annual reporting milestones, document management, and collaboration with program partners.
Must have demonstrated ability to work and engage in diverse working environments within and outside the Department.
Based at Fort Harrison, MT. Will require up to 25% travel to include out‑of‑state travel.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree in pre‑law, land management, natural resources, surveying or business.
Law degree and/or paralegal experience preferred.
Experience:
Two years of progressively responsible, job‑related experience in real estate transactions including fee title, conservation easements and leases, military real estate or title insurance work.
Recent experience in grant writing and grant management.
Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.
Experience working with the military, particularly the MTARNG, is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
Able to demonstrate experience in developing and interpreting real estate legal documents and experience in reviewing real estate legal documents with the ability to identify risks and gaps and to make recommendations.
Ability to think strategically in support of long‑term efforts, provide attention to detail, and manage multiple transactions, actions and grants simultaneously. Knowledge of state procurement and state public auction procedures is preferred.
Knowledge of military procedures related to real estate is preferred.
Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize various state and federal statutes, rules and military regulations to ensure clear processes are developed and all requirements are met.
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.
Compensation and Benefits Salary: $36.26 - 36.26 hourly.
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible.
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.
Position Details Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular. Schedule: Full‑Time.
Job Type Standard
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes, 25% of the Time
Primary Location Helena. Agency: Department of Military Affairs. Union: 000 - None.
Posting Dates Posting Date: Dec 29, 2025 9:23:33 PM
Closing Date: Jan 13, 2026 6:59:00 AM
Required Application Materials Cover Letter, Resume
Contact Contact Name: Jessica Collick | Contact Email: JCollick@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406‑324‑3334
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. 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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CFMO is seeking a Real Estate and Grants Program Manager who will be responsible for managing and developing the real estate and grant program functions for the Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO) Plans & Programming Bureau in support of the Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG) and the Montana Department of Military Affairs.
Duties
Negotiate, draft, prepare, review, and execute various real estate instruments to perform both state and federal real estate transactions and agreements. Some of these actions include, but are not limited to, purchase, lease, sale, easements, temporary use agreements and licenses.
Responsible for contracting property appraisals, title reports and surveys, build audit‑ready databases and records of real estate actions, read and interpret title and boundary issues and other real estate documents, establish screening criteria for various actions, and examine, organize and audit existing records.
Collaborates with the Contract and Facilities Maintenance Officer and other bureaus within CFMO, the MTARNG, and various local, state, and federal entities, as well as landowners. A strong cross‑functional coordination effort is required with staff planners, GIS specialists, real property managers, legal departments, and environmental staff.
Identify potential grant opportunities, write and manage grants relating to the Bureau’s real estate program. The Real Estate and Grants Program Manager will be required to establish and manage working groups of various stakeholders to develop scopes of work, grant applications, and manage the grant life cycle.
Develops and manages the ARNG Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program. The responsibility of this position includes annual reporting milestones, document management, and collaboration with program partners.
Must have demonstrated ability to work and engage in diverse working environments within and outside the Department.
Based at Fort Harrison, MT. Will require up to 25% travel to include out‑of‑state travel.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree in pre‑law, land management, natural resources, surveying or business.
Law degree and/or paralegal experience preferred.
Experience:
Two years of progressively responsible, job‑related experience in real estate transactions including fee title, conservation easements and leases, military real estate or title insurance work.
Recent experience in grant writing and grant management.
Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.
Experience working with the military, particularly the MTARNG, is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
Able to demonstrate experience in developing and interpreting real estate legal documents and experience in reviewing real estate legal documents with the ability to identify risks and gaps and to make recommendations.
Ability to think strategically in support of long‑term efforts, provide attention to detail, and manage multiple transactions, actions and grants simultaneously. Knowledge of state procurement and state public auction procedures is preferred.
Knowledge of military procedures related to real estate is preferred.
Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize various state and federal statutes, rules and military regulations to ensure clear processes are developed and all requirements are met.
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.
Compensation and Benefits Salary: $36.26 - 36.26 hourly.
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible.
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.
Position Details Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular. Schedule: Full‑Time.
Job Type Standard
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes, 25% of the Time
Primary Location Helena. Agency: Department of Military Affairs. Union: 000 - None.
Posting Dates Posting Date: Dec 29, 2025 9:23:33 PM
Closing Date: Jan 13, 2026 6:59:00 AM
Required Application Materials Cover Letter, Resume
Contact Contact Name: Jessica Collick | Contact Email: JCollick@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406‑324‑3334
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. 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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