Public Service Coordinator I - Budget Analyst
About The Position
The Maine Bureau of the Budget is seeking a skilled financial analyst to support statewide fiscal planning and policy analysis. As a Budget Analyst, you will play a key role in analyzing budgets, forecasting financial trends, and supporting data-driven decision-making for assigned policy areas and state agencies. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex financial and policy issues that directly impact the State of Maine’s strategic priorities and long-term fiscal planning. This position is based in Augusta. On-site work is required during the initial training and onboarding period. Following demonstrated successful performance and progression in the role, a hybrid schedule with limited remote work may be authorized.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, and four (4) years of professional experience in budgeting, finance, economics, or business administration.
- Equivalent related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
- A master’s degree in the fields listed above may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using State accounting and budgeting systems.
Responsibilities
- Conducting budget analysis, financial forecasting, and fiscal modeling
- Evaluating program funding requests and analyzing financial impacts
- Researching revenue and expenditure trends to support strategic planning
- Preparing budget recommendations and reports for leadership
- Collaborating with agencies to develop budget proposals and identify financial solutions
- Performing special studies and analyses related to state programs, funding structures, and emerging fiscal issues
- Contribute to a collaborative and professional team environment
- Apply critical thinking, sound judgment, and creativity to financial analysis
- Build effective working relationships across departments and agencies
- Demonstrate initiative, professionalism, and strong attention to detail
- Uphold the Bureau’s standards of integrity, accountability, and public service excellence
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
- Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 18.91% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Living Resources Program – employee assistance program
- Parental leave – forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation – MaineSaves 457(b) account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
