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MANAGEMENT ANALYST II

Opening Date: April 23, 2024                

Closing Date: May 6, 2024                      

Job Class Code:  0393
Grade:  24 (Pro/Tech)   
Salary: $50,190.40 - $67,641.60 annually       

Position Number: 02000-2095 & 03030-3916

Location: Thesa are full-time positions located in Augusta. 

Core Responsibilities:

As a Management Analyst II in the Division of Contract Management, you will:

•    Provide contractual oversight and administration of purchase of service agreements.
•    Review contract budgets, revisions, final quarter financial reports, and closeout reports
•    Collaborate with program management, financial staff, auditors and providers.  
•    Develop and analyze purchase of service agreements.
•    Monitor and evaluate the agreement financial and compliance components.
•    Partner with program management and providers in overall assessment of performance in order to assure integrated service delivery, cost-effectiveness, and appropriate use of state/federal funds.  
•    Assure that contractual requirements are met, the regulatory changes are incorporated, and that needed changes to the system occur as related to compliance or other issues.
•    Work with Program Offices to develop and refine contract language. 

Minimum Qualifications:

In order to qualify, you must have eight (8) years of education, training, and/or experience analyzing, evaluating, and/or developing improvements to organizational and/or managerial systems, programs, and practices.
The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following 
competencies:

1.    Experience in the development and oversight of contracts, preferably those with multi-service levels and complex funding sources, including invoice processing. 
2.    A demonstrated ability to successfully analyze complex financial reports.

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Agency information: 

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The DHHS Division of Contract Management provides financial and programmatic accountability for 1,500 DHHS contracts.  

Application Information:

 Please submit all documents or files in  PDF format.

For additional information about this position please contact Jeanne Garza at Jeanne.Garza@maine.gov.

To apply, please upload a current resume and a cover letter addressing each of the 2 competency areas listed above in the Minimum Qualifications section. 

To request a paper application, please contact Ashley.Smith@Maine.gov .

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.