how to apply
GFDA offers excellent benefits, professional development, growth opportunities, and a flexible work environment. Candidates are required to live in or relocate to the Great Falls Montana region. Be part of an award-winning economic development team and turn your experience into impact.
Resume and cover letter REQUIRED for every position: Please tell us how you and your experience make a great fit for our team!
Email to Tracy Heggem, Executive Assistant: Tracy@GrowGreatFalls.org
Positions open until we find a great team member. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Current Opportunities To Join Our Award-Winning Team!
Government Contracting Advisor–APEX Accelerator
Posted 4/27/26
Are you driven, curious, and ready to make a real impact? Do you bring both analytical thinking and strong relationship skills—able to break down complex problems while building trust with business owners?
If you’re looking to apply your business expertise in a way that directly fuels growth and opportunity across our region, this role is worth a serious look.
The Great Falls Development Alliance is seeking a Government Contracting Advisor as part of our partnership with the Montana APEX Accelerator program. This is a unique opportunity to help businesses unlock new revenue streams by guiding them into the government marketplace—the largest and most stable buyer in the world.
In this role, you won’t just advise—you’ll empower. You’ll work directly with business owners to help them navigate the complexities of government contracting, from understanding requirements to developing competitive strategies. Through one-on-one consulting, training sessions, and hands-on technical assistance, you’ll play a critical role in helping businesses diversify, grow, and succeed across a multi-county region.
We can train you, but you must possess initiative, attention to detail, and strong communication skills—someone energized by learning and motivated to make a difference. If that’s you, we’ll provide the training and support to help you become a highly effective and impactful advisor.
Salary:
$53K–$60K DOE
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and retirement plans. Beyond compensation, this is a chance to build a meaningful career while strengthening the regional economy.
Business Development Officer–Downtown Great Falls
Revised 4/27/26
Want to help transform Great Falls?
Build a Downtown. Not Just a Career.
Great Falls is gaining momentum, and we’re looking for a Business Development Officer to help accelerate redevelopment in our urban core. If you like connecting deals, people, and projects—and seeing real results—this role is for you.
What you’ll do:
- Work with property owners to advance redevelopment projects
- Recruit and support businesses locating in downtown
- Use incentives, capital, and partnerships to move deals forward
- Build outreach strategies to attract developers and entrepreneurs
- Collaborate with local partners to drive growth
What we’re looking for:
- Background in economic development, real estate, finance, or business development
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to navigate deals, incentives, and project financing
- Self-starter who can move multiple projects forward
Why it matters:
You’ll play a direct role in shaping the future of downtown Great Falls through high-impact, visible projects.
Salary:
$55K–$65K DOE + early performance-based increase
Business Advisor-Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Revised 4/27/26
Work with entrepreneurs every day—and change what happens next for their business.
This isn’t theory. This is real decisions, real money, real outcomes.
If you’ve built, run, or scaled a business—and want to help others do the same—this role puts you on the front lines of entrepreneurship.
The Great Falls Development Alliance is hiring a Business Advisor to work directly with entrepreneurs and small business owners across our region. You won’t just give advice—you’ll help people make real financial decisions, secure funding, and grow sustainable businesses.
What you’ll do:
- Work 1:1 with business owners on strategy, growth, and problem-solving
- Develop business plans and guide loan packaging
- Analyze financials and help clients make smart decisions
- Advise on marketing, operations, and scaling
- Support succession planning and long-term sustainability
- Lead trainings, build partnerships, and expand our reach
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has real-world experience as a business owner or operator
- Is confident working with financial statements and projections
- Can quickly build trust with entrepreneurs
- Communicates clearly and knows how to ask the right questions
- Gets energy from helping others succeed
Why this role stands out:
You’ll work with hundreds of businesses and play a direct role in shaping the region’s economy—alongside an award-winning team.
Salary:
$53K–$60K DOE
The Montana Small Business Development Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Montana Department of Commerce.
Great Falls Montana Region
Make your move. Join us.
Great Falls has been ranked as one of the best 100 cities to live in by Livability.com. We offer an exceptional quality of life, excellent schools and health care, affordable housing, and unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities. We are also one of the most affordable communities in Montana!
Whether you are new to Montana or looking to move back home, we want you here!