Financial Analyst

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Department of Labor - Bureau of Employment Services

Job Class Code : 0966

Grade : 27 Confidential

Salary : $ 64,376 - $91,000 / Annually

Location : Augusta

If you want a job where you can use your financial management skills, be engaged in important policy work regarding workforce programs, oversee a small staff, and never be bored, this job may be for you! The person in this position acts as the agency expert on the bureau's budget, federal and state program fiscal requirements, and fiscal reporting and compliance. They ensure that program staff and partners are kept abreast of program financial issues that could have an impact on the applicable program / agency's fiscal status. The person in this position is a member of the bureau's senior leadership team and participates in policy development decisions, allocation of resources, grant writing and reporting, contracting decisions, and overall functioning of the bureau. This person is the liaison between the bureau's program operations and the Service Center's financial analysts. They oversee administrative support staff.

Primary responsibilities include :

• Lead the development of budgets, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor expenditures for allowability and to ensure alignment with contracts and the budget.
• Analyze program fiscal performance and provide advice, technical assistance, and consultation to staff and contractors.
• Stay abreast of, explain, and interpret state and federal policies and guiding regulations.
• Provide coordination and administration of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
• Assist program managers in developing and implementing statewide policies and procedures.
• Prepare financial information and narratives for grant or report submittals.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with Service Center staff.
• Perform supervisory oversight of small staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities that are essential for success in the position :

Minimum qualifications :

An eight (8) year combination of education and experience comprised of a Master's Degree in Business Administration or closely related field and two (2) years of responsible experience in cost, cost / benefit, and financial analysis. Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preference will be given to those applicants demonstrating :

Ability to develop and manage an agency budget

Contact information :

Questions about this position should be directed to Dawn.E.Mealey@Maine.gov

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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