Management Analyst II

Department of Education • Augusta, ME

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Maine Department of Education is seeking a Management Analyst II to support the Child Nutrition Program. This role involves managing federal nutrition funding, providing technical guidance to partners, analyzing data, and contributing to program systems and initiatives. The position serves as the system administrator for USDA Food and Nutrition Services programs, preparing documentation for budgets and work programs. It requires regular contact with school administrators, program sponsors, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, and the USDA for reporting and claiming systems. The role includes providing training and presentations to local administrators and school staff, both individually and in groups, via various methods. Responsibilities also include managing all statistical data and financial reporting to the USDA, as well as processing program applications and waivers to ensure compliance with federal regulations and state procedures.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of education, training, and/or experience analyzing, evaluating, and/or developing improvements to organizational and/or managerial systems, programs, and practices.
• Knowledge and ability to plan and organize work activities with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Demonstrated experience of AdvantageMe system.
• Strong knowledge of the online Department of Education Reporting System; currently NEO, CNPweb, AdvantageME, and Maine Pays.
• Knowledge of fiscal action sections of the Child Nutrition administrative review process.
• Knowledge of state budget process and system.
• Knowledge and ability to create Financial Status Reports as needed to provide the financial status of various accounts.
• Knowledge of Federal Grants.
• Knowledge of online reporting to Federal Agency.
• Knowledge and ability to apply and assure consistent application of State and Technical policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret, compile and calculate financial data.
• Knowledge and ability to accurately allot funds and distribute funds to various accounts.
• Knowledge and ability to allocate charges and expenditures to various accounts with accuracy.
• An ability to consult and confer with accountants and other professionals for advice and guidance when needed.
• Ability to interact effectively with a broad range of customers, both internal and external.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use computers and other technology to improve efficiency and operations.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of the Child Nutrition Programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the system administrator for all USDA Food and Nutrition Services programs under the Department of Education Child Nutrition Reporting and Claiming System.
• Prepare documentation used to develop budgets and work programs.
• Maintain regular contact with local school administrators, program sponsors, Department of Administrative and Financial Services, and the USDA for the reporting and claiming system.
• Provide training and presentations to local administrators and school level staff via phone, in-person, or virtually using PowerPoint.
• Be responsible for all statistical data and financial reporting of the Child Nutrition Programs to the USDA.
• Manage program applications and waivers for all FNS programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations and state procedures.
• Analyze financial and program data.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of statewide program systems and initiatives.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of pay to MainePERS)
• Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
• 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed