Analyst

Maine State Legislature • Augusta, ME

7d • $79,373 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Legislature’s Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability (OPEGA) is seeking an Analyst who values public service and is enthusiastic about supporting the important work of the Maine Legislature. Employees in this full-time nonpartisan legislative staff position work primarily in our Augusta office. Our ideal candidate has a strong aptitude for research and evaluation, thrives with a mix of independent and team-based work in a dynamic environment and works in a confidential, professional and nonpartisan manner at all times.
Responsibilities
OPEGA supports the Legislature in monitoring and improving the performance of State government by conducting independent, objective reviews and evaluations of State programs and activities with a focus on effectiveness, efficiency and economical use of resources. The OPEGA Analyst is responsible for performing a variety of assigned research, analysis, evaluation and project-related tasks to support the work of the office. The work is primarily project based and provides opportunities to conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis. The Analyst participates in planning and conducting individual and group interviews, surveys, internet research, reviews of laws, rules and policies; and analysis of interview, survey and program data and case files. Additional duties include assisting with preparation of materials for the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee, participating in meetings with state agency staff, and quality assurance review and drafting and editing reports and other work products for submission to the Legislature.

Requirements

• Advanced degree with at least 1 year of experience or Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years of experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with Legislators, agency staff and colleagues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and ability to easily learn new computer applications.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Academic or professional experience in one or more of the following areas is an asset: public policy; public administration; federal, state or local government organizations; program evaluation; performance auditing; quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Responsibilities

• performing a variety of assigned research, analysis, evaluation and project-related tasks
• conducting qualitative and quantitative research and analysis
• planning and conducting individual and group interviews, surveys, internet research, reviews of laws, rules and policies
• analysis of interview, survey and program data and case files
• assisting with preparation of materials for the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee
• participating in meetings with state agency staff
• quality assurance review and drafting and editing reports and other work products for submission to the Legislature

Benefits

• $15.22 for dental insurance
• 14.11% of employee’s pay towards retirement
• at least 85% ($494.07) of health insurance premiums
• Initial year vacation and additional paid leave ranges from 4 to 8 weeks plus 13 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees