Public Service Coordinator I - Financial Analyst

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Join the Maine Department of Education's finance team and play a vital role in shaping how resources support schools across the state. This position focuses on financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting, working closely with program staff to ensure funds are managed effectively and aligned with educational priorities.

Opening Date : October 10, 2025

Closing Date : October 28, 2025 @ 12 : 01 a.m.

Job Class Code : CA28

Grade : 28

Salary : $66,206.40 - $94,057.60 / Annually

Position Number : 014000936

Purpose :

The Financial Analyst is a member of the team managing the financial resources of the Department of Education and the State Board of Education. The position is responsible for preparing budget initiatives, work programs, financial orders, and budget orders. The Financial Analyst provides in-depth and continuous analysis of departmental finances to help ensure management is kept appraised of the financial status of the department / agencies it oversees. It maintains the department's technology budget, prepares interagency invoices, maintains grant reports used in the preparation and submission of the federal funding accountability and transparency act (FFATA) reports, prepares monthly financial reports and other duties as assigned. The position provides technical assistance to program staff on budget and financial issues.

Representative Tasks

This position plays a key role in the department's financial management and planning. The role supports leadership by providing accurate revenue forecasts, budgetary information, and financial analyses to ensure informed decision-making. It assists in managing budgets and fiscal programs, prepares cost-benefit analyses to evaluate program effectiveness, and develops standardized financial reporting systems that ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The position also works closely with executive management and team leaders to address financial and administrative challenges, supports the preparation of biennial budgets, and reviews legislative records to confirm proper funding and alignment with legislative intent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge of business and public administration principles practices and techniques
• Knowledge of financial management principles practices and techniques
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles practices and procedures
• Knowledge of managerial and cost accounting theory principles and practices
• Knowledge of GAAP / GASB standards for governmental organizations
• Knowledge of federal funding rules and regulations
• Ability to conduct complex cost, cost / benefit, forecasting and financial analyses and modeling
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate fiscal and administrative services
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations and systematize procedures
• Ability to advise officials and other on financial and administrative matters
• Ability to prepare budgets and execute work programs
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or closely related field and two (2) years of responsible experience in financial and budget analysis. Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine :

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including :

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.

Note : Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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