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The Department of Administration & Financial Services is an innovative organization that coordinates a number of central services for agencies within Maine State Government. The Natural Resources Service Center provides financial and budgetary management services as well as human resource and employee relations services to the four natural resource agencies of state government, along with, Baxter State Park, the Department of Energy Resources and the Maine Office of Community Affairs. This position provides budgetary and financial analysis to one or more agencies served by the NRSC.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
PUBLIC SERVICE COORDINATOR I
(FINANCIAL ANALYST)
Opening Date: October 16, 2026
Closing Date: End of the day October 30, 2026
Location: Augusta
Position Type: Limited Period
Class Code: CA28
Grade: 28 (Confidential)
Salary: $69,180.80 - $98,280.00 Per Year
Interested candidates need to submit a Direct Hire Application,Cover Letter, and detailed Resume*
*For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: As a Financial Analyst at the Department of Administration and Financial Services in the Natural Resources Service Center, you will be responsible for providing in-depth and continuous analysis of departmental finances. You will work closely with the Service Center Director and other Financial Analysts, executive and senior management at the assigned agency and the Bureau of the Budget. Qualified candidates must have excellent communication skills in addition to a strong financial background. This position is headquartered in Augusta with potential for a hybrid in-office/remote work schedule.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: An eight (8) year combination of education and experience comprised of a Master's Degree in Business Administration or closely related field and two (2) years of responsible experience in cost, cost/benefit, and financial analysis. Directly related experience may be substituted for education but must demonstrate comprehension and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:
1. A thorough and mature comprehension of Maine state laws, rules, regulations, policies and other directives from central control agencies that directly impact program operations and management at the agency level.
2. A proven ability to effectively communicate with diverse group dynamics.
3. Demonstrated skill in fostering positive teamwork in a collaborative spirit to resolve difficult matters.
4. A proven and demonstrated ability to provide budgetary analyses for senior management, including revenue and expenditure forecasting.
5. Comprehension of the financial, budgetary, and accounting systems and processes employed by both the executive and legislative branches of state government and how they impact program management.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
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 Balance - 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 confidential employees receive three (3) personal leave days per calendar year.
• Health Insurance Coverage- The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$14,369.