Public Service Manager II (Senior Financial Analyst) - Current State of Maine Employees Only - 0526
About The Position
The Department of Administrative & Financial Services, Natural Resources Service Center, is seeking a Public Service Manager II (Senior Financial Analyst) to serve as the lead Financial Analyst for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. This position reports to the Service Center Deputy Director and supervises another Financial Analyst. The role involves leading budget development, monitoring financial activity, and advising on financial, budgetary, and administrative matters to senior executive management. Qualified candidates must possess strong analytical and financial skills, excellent communication abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of Maine state laws, rules, regulations, and policies impacting program management. Familiarity with financial management systems in state government is also required. This position is headquartered in Augusta with a potential for a hybrid in-office/remote work schedule.
Requirements
- A thorough and mature comprehension of Maine state laws, rules, regulations, policies and other directives from central control agencies that directly impact program management operations and management at the agency level.
- A proven ability to effectively communicate with diverse group dynamics.
- Demonstrated skill in fostering positive teamwork in a collaborative spirit to resolve difficult matters.
- A proven and demonstrated ability to identify and implement solutions that improve communication, cost containment and minimize program deficiencies and resource waste.
- Comprehension of the financial management systems and processes employed by both the executive and legislative branches of state government and how they impact program management.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong analytical and financial background.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of the budget for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
- Monitor financial activity and advise senior executive management on financial, budgetary, and administrative matters.
- Supervise another Financial Analyst assigned to the agency.
- Foster positive teamwork and collaborate to resolve difficult matters.
- Identify and implement solutions to improve communication, cost containment, and minimize program deficiencies and resource waste.
- Ensure comprehension of financial management systems and processes within state government.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Three (3) personal leave days per calendar year for confidential employees
- 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 18.91% 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)
- 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
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
