Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date: November 12, 2024

Closing Date: November 25, 2024   

Job Class Code: 0335
Grade:  26 (Pro/Tech) 
Salary: $56,264.00-$78,998.40/year 

Position Number: 03030-4459

Location: Augusta

The Role

We’re recruiting to fill an Agency Procurement & Program Administrator role on the Finance & Contracts team within the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH). This position drafts and develops contractual agreements to include the completion of all required language, documentation, budget reviews, and works closely with leadership, program managers, finance, and contract management on all procurement activities. The ideal candidate meets the requirements and is a motivated team player who works well independently and collaborates effectively with others to achieve success. 

This is a full-time position located in Augusta, Maine and allows for partial telework with management approval. 

The Job Duties:  
The Agency Procurement & Program Administrator position is an integral part of the Finance & Contracts team at OBH, working closely with program managers to procure behavioral health services, construct contracts, and monitor contract performance. OBH administers roughly 300 provider contracts annually and this essential position assists in the financial planning, monitoring, and evaluation of substance use disorder and mental health programs and services and collaborates across OBH, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and other State Agencies to ensure successful implementation of services. The position analyzes the performance of OBH contracts by working with program managers, finance staff, and by running reports to forecast spending projections to assist in making informed allocation decisions.

The Application Requirements:  
A successful candidate will 
•    Have advanced education, training, and/or experience in contract administration, accounting, procurement, project management, financial management, or another related field.
•    Demonstrate experience coordinating multifaceted projects.
Preferences will be given to candidates that demonstrate expertise in the following competencies:

o    Exceptional written communication and technical writing skills, preferably related to contracts and/or RFP’s. 
o    Ability to interpret and present large amounts of data in a clear, accurate, and concise way.
o    Ability to understand budgets and use financial data to tell a story.

How to Apply

Please upload a State of Maine application form, current resume and a cover letter addressing the three competency areas identified in the Application Requirements section by the closing date. 

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

For additional information about this position please contact, David Dostie at David.R.Dostie@Maine.gov

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.L.Harman@Maine.gov

About Us:  
The Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) within the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is responsible for providing leadership and active partnership in Maine’s comprehensive system of support to communities and individuals with substance use and mental health conditions across the prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery system, and across the lifespan through a network of community providers.  

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.

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.