Program Financial Officer

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

21h

About The Position

The Program Financial Officer (PFO) serves to provide critical financial strategy, support and advice to directors and program managers to achieve the goals of the individual offices within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The PFO works in a team environment to analyze a wide assortment of financial and operational needs. By monitoring funds, forecasting, and analyzing data and other programmatic metrics, the PFO recommends solutions to help the Department navigate challenging and complex financial situations. Successful candidates are motivated and resourceful team players who like working in a fast-paced, complex environment filled with variety.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• two (2) years’ professional experience in budgeting, public finance and/or management
• Related professional experience may be substituted for education requirements on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s Degree in Public or Business Administration or related field
• A proven demonstration of advanced data analytical skills using advanced Excel or similar platform.
• Knowledge of various state financial systems, such as the Budget and Financial Management System, the Oracle Analytics Cloud Service, Advantage, and several Customer Relationship Management systems for the departments contracts, grants, and financial orders.
• Must possess technological skills and knowledge to learn, navigate, and extrapolate state financial data from data systems of various vintages including contemporary and or legacy systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.
• The ability to guide strategic discussions and help groups to reach decisions that will further the mission of the DHHS.
• Experience directly related to fiscal management and budget reporting.

Benefits

• 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 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 ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% 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 non-birthing 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level