Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Opening Date: May 23, 2025
Closing Date: June 6, 2025
Job Class Code: 0393
Grade: 24 (Pro/Tech)
Salary: $54,433.60 - $76,336.00 per year*
*This is inclusive of a 5.33% recruitment and retention stipend
Position Number: 03000-4529
Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta.
Core Responsibilities:
In this exciting role as a Management Analyst II on the Contracts & Finance Team at the Office of Behavioral Health, you will:
• Provide contractual oversight and administration of provider and service contracts.
• Analyze budgets and financial reports.
• Coordinate with program management, financial staff, and vendors to ensure accurate and timely procurement and payment activities.
• Refresh and run financial reports supporting the manager of the unit.
• Process and research payments via accounting systems; AdvantageME and MainePays.
• Support aspects of RFP Coordination for the office.
• Analyze and support other non-contract procurement activities for the office such as the procurement card, etc.
• Support and supervise the work of an Accounting Assistant Technician.
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. A demonstrated ability to successfully create and analyze complex financial reports using Microsoft Excel and other computer-based tools.
2. Experience in the development of contracts or financial processes; preferably procurement experience that involves complex funding sources.
3. Experience processing invoices and payments, analyzing reconciliations, and troubleshooting financial and procurement activities to maintain compliance.
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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 Office of Behavioral Health Contracts & Finance Team manages a budget of $160M and the administration and coordination of over 350 Annual Contracts and Procurement Documents.
Application Information:
For additional information about this position please contact Dave Dostie, .
To apply, please upload a current resume and a cover letter addressing each of the 3 competency areas listed above in the Minimum Qualifications section.
Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.
To request a paper application, please contact
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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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 ($387.92 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% 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 anything less than full-time.
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.
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