Public Service Coordinator II - Deputy Director, Artificial Intelligence

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

14d•$85,686 - $121,081•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (OIT), also known as MaineIT, provides IT support to over 13,000 employees and oversees large-scale enterprise applications supporting the State of Maine's diverse business needs. MaineIT is seeking a highly talented individual to lead IT Managers to success, representing C.A.R.E. values: Customer-focus, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Empathy. The primary focus of the Public Service Coordinator (PSC) series is to provide consultative, professional advice and expertise on significant issues to agency and executive management, acting as a subject matter expert. The PSC exercises independent judgment on matters affecting agency operations, including legal, HR, finance, technology, policy, advocacy, and inter-agency relationships. While a PSC may supervise staff or lead activities, the core function is consultative expertise. The Deputy Director, Artificial Intelligence, will provide AI services to the entire Executive Branch, working under limited administrative direction.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in application system analysis and/or programming.
A minimum of one (1) year in a working supervisory role.
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (LLMs, Prompt Engineering, Risks, Retrieval Augmented Generation, Model Context Protocol, Agentic, etc.)
Experience in Project Management
Experience in Organization-Building from scratch
Experience in Organization & Operational Model Development from Scratch
Experience in Fiscal Management & Budgeting from scratch
Horizontal Relationship Building across the Executive Branch
Knowledge of Cybersecurity in the Government Sector
Knowledge of Privacy in the Government Sector
Demonstrated experience managing and leading cross-functional IT teams
Experience with vendor and contract management, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and in ensuring policy and contract compliance
Expertise in IT strategy development and aligning technology initiatives with business goals
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with low-code platforms
Experience in data governance, including data quality, data privacy, and compliance regulations
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, across a wide spectrum of audiences
Strategic thinker with the ability to implement long-term IT plans and digital strategies that align with organizational goals
Strong decision-making skills, especially under pressure, with the ability to prioritize conflicting demands

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in computer science may be substituted for one (1) year of programming experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance across multiple AI projects.
Administer the MaineIT AI Policy and make continuous improvements.
Align hiring and staffing decisions to ensure the right person with the right skills is in the right place at the right time.
Work closely with agency partners to build a valued, consultative relationship.
Manage IT budgets in collaboration with agency partners, monitoring and advising on budgetary concerns.

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 (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (State contributes 18.86% 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)
Parental leave (42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid leave for welcoming a child)
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)