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About the job: 

At Montana State Fund, we value succeeding together and finding a better way. We embody these values with a commitment to improvement and adapting to our customer needs. We’re seeking a dynamic and driven professional to join our Insurance Services team, helping us shape the future of our organization through mentorship, training, project management, and industry expertise. This role is essential in supporting the growth and success of MSF team members while ensuring operational excellence and compliance within the workers’ compensation industry.

About MSF: 
As Montana’s only not-for-profit workers compensation provider, we pride ourselves on being Montanans helping Montanans. We partner with employers and their employees to care for those injured on the job and we champion a culture of workplace safety. We help our co-workers and professional partners be more efficient, proactive, and effective by creating innovative solutions and programs to streamline workers' compensation insurance claims and provide the right care for injured employees. 

Yes, we offer a competitive salary and benefits. But that’s just part of the story. Most of us at Montana State Fund believe that the real benefit of working here is the value that comes from having a truly balanced life. It’s no coincidence that many of your future co-workers have been with Montana State Fund for a long time. Here, you won’t have to choose between doing well for yourself and doing good for your communities.  

Required Skills

What you will do:

Mentorship & Training: Empower team members by mentoring and coaching them to develop their insurance knowledge, technical skills, communication abilities, and project management capabilities. Collaborate with leadership to design and deliver impactful training programs for both internal staff and external partners.

Project Management: Take the lead on department and companywide projects, driving success in alignment with company growth and retention goals. Proactively identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and manage tasks effectively.

Research & Technical Assistance: Address complex inquiries with professionalism and expertise, leveraging cross-departmental collaboration and technical knowledge to deliver accurate and timely solutions.

Data Reporting Leadership: Manage and oversee data reporting programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance in policy and claims reporting. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve reporting challenges and maintain excellence.

Quality Assurance Development: Partner with leadership to design and implement quality assurance programs. Conduct thorough reviews of policy files, align processes with industry standards, and maintain comprehensive policy service guidelines.

Regulatory Monitoring & Communication: Stay ahead of regulatory changes within the workers’ compensation landscape. Research, assess, and communicate legislative updates to management, create implementation plans, and ensure compliance through system updates and staff education.

This position requires a blend of leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for developing others while contributing to organizational success. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Required Experience

What you will need (minimum qualifications): 

Bachelor’s degree plus four (4) years of relevant insurance industry experience in workers’ compensation
OR High School diploma/GED and seven (7) years of relevant insurance industry experience in workers’ compensation
OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
OR Two years as an Insurance Specialist I with demonstrated ability to perform Insurance Specialist II work.  

Compensation and Benefits: 
Pay range 2E: Starting salary for the position begins at $62,800 - $78,500 per year. This is an exempt position.  
 
Montana State Fund offers excellent benefits, paid time off, and a competitive compensation program, including: 

• Excellent health insurance with dental, vision, life, long-term disability and more, with optional dependent coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical expenses.
• Public employees’ retirement plan tax-deferred contributions with a generous employer match.
• Optional 457(b) deferred compensation to further increase retirement savings.
• Higher education reimbursement and other training and development programs.
• Robust personal leave, paid holidays, and extended leave.