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State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources Senior Financial Analyst in Augusta, Maine
Senior Financial Analyst
Augusta , Maine , United States | Correctional Services | Full-time
Apply by: June 27, 2024
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Job Class Code: CA30
Grade: 30
Salary: $69,742.40 - $94,827.20
Position Number: 03500-0260
There will be a 3% across the board general salary increase effective June 30th, 2024
Opening Date: June 12, 2024
Closing Date: June 27, 2024
CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION
The Division of Administrative and Finance Services Corrections Service Center has an anticipated vacancy for a Public Service Coordinator II - Senior Financial Analyst located in Augusta, Maine. In-state travel may be requested occasionally. This position is open to current DAFS employees for transfer to this location and all outside applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is a vital part of the Corrections Service Center finance team which supports the Department of Corrections. You will oversee the collection of restitution and supervision fee payments for the Department as well as overseeing the disbursement of restitution collected to victims. Additionally, you would be responsible for coordination and direct input of the biennial budgets and work programs, working closely with the Department's assigned Budget Analyst. Other duties include administering funding to County Jail facilities as well as review and request information from the Counties regarding reporting of actual expenditures. You will also oversee the processing of contract payments for the Department’s correctional medical account. Work is performed under limited supervision.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Apply your professional financial, statistical, and programmatic knowledge and analytical skills to a wide variety of MDOC analytic/financial initiatives.
Interpret policy, operational, clinical, and financial analytic/reporting.
Translate outcomes into supporting analysis for fiscal impact forecasts, budgets, utilization and/or actual fiscal outcomes.
Assist with troubleshooting and evaluating work program, budget, and finance related issues.
Work both individually and as part of a team on various sized projects which might include not only people from within your own Division, but from various other State agencies.
Collect and analyze financial, utilization, health care and quality data; prepare reports, analyses, and forecasts in support of
,operational and budgetary initiatives; and general ledger and transactional claims reconciliations.Assist in validating and maintaining integrity of data within and extracted from our data systems.
Research and analyze internal and external data and monitor macro-level trends to inform decision-making.
Work with and manage teams from across the Department to improve financial outcomes and operational efficiency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Directly related professional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
In order to qualify, you must have an eight (8) year combination of education and/or experience which includes a bachelor’s degree in business administration, statistics, mathematics or a closely related field -AND- four (4) years of responsible experience in accounting, cost, budget and/or financial analysis.
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:
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 ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 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.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.21% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.
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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