MANAGEMENT ANALYST I

Opening Date:

April 22, 2025

Closing Date:

 May 05, 2025

Location:

Augusta

Position #:

07200-2723

Position Type:

Full Time (Limited Period)

Class Code:

0392

Grade/Salary:

Grade 21 - $22.02 - $30.82 Per Hour*
*(This includes the 2.25% Salary Adjustment)

The Maine Department of Marine Resources (ME DMR) is seeking a Management Analyst I for a limited period position within its Finance Team based out of Augusta to provide critical accounting support for the department. 

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: Come join our team and advance your career in the Accounting/Finance field! This position performs complex administrative accounting support services work while supporting ME DMR programs. The position will work in a team environment while using independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make determinations on matters related to procurement, billing, and travel documents. The duties and responsibilities include reviewing, revising, verifying and/or adjusting financial documents; researching, compiling, analyzing complex information to make recommendations to program staff; and providing clear interpretation of applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes, and/or documentation requirements. 

Typical Job Duties Include: 

• Performing thorough review and entry of Procurement documents into Advantage
• Coordinating with team members to resolve funding issues
• Overseeing the RFP process; acting as a liaison between Procurement Services and program staff
• Reviewing procurement card invoices and performing billing audits
• Providing support for the review and processing of travel-related documents

Remote work options are available for this position with management approval.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and agency accounting systems, procedures, and structures; knowledge and experience of bookkeeping principles and practices; ability to accurately verify, code, compute, and reconcile data; ability to prepare complete and accurate accounting and financial reports and statements; ability to organize and maintain computerized and/or manual files. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative, follows documented processes through completion, and is detail oriented.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Six (6) years of education, training, and/or experience analyzing, evaluating, and/or developing improvements to organizational and/or managerial systems, programs, and practices.

Preference will be given to applicants with the following: Excellent computer skills (Word and Excel). Proven attention to detail, coding, and accurate data entry. Background that includes general accounting experience in general ledger and reconciliation methods. 

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and current Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and a detailed Resume, before the closing date, to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.

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 overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. 
•    Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96-$13,172.88 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.  
•    Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. 
•    Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value). 
•    Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 13.29% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  
•    Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. 
•    Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 
•    Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 
•    Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
•    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 forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  
•    Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 
•    Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

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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