Description
The County of Missoula is seeking a qualified facilitator to design, lead, and deliver a comprehensive strategic planning effort for the COMPASS Phase 1 pilot focused on adult behavioral health. The facilitator will develop governance frameworks, conduct stakeholder analyses, map current service pathways, create data‑driven outcome measures, and produce a public‑facing final report along with a roadmap for Phase 2. The work is funded by a $75,000 grant and must begin on 1 Mar 2026, lasting one year with optional extensions.
• Design and deliver a 12‑month work plan, charter, and decision‑making structures for the new COMPASS Commission.
• Conduct ecosystem mapping, stakeholder interviews, and gap analyses across health, justice, housing, and social services.
• Produce evidence syntheses, KPI dashboards, priority recommendations, and a replication‑ready report for elected officials and funders.
• Meet eligibility criteria: ≥5 years strategic‑planning experience, ≥3 years behavioral‑health systems work, local Montana familiarity, and ability to incorporate AI‑assisted data collection.
• Submit a complete proposal (including bid bond) by 24 Feb 2026; questions due 19 Feb 2026.