Accounting & Procurement Coordinator

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Management Analyst II

Opening Date: October 28, 2026

Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Job Class Code: 0393

Grade: 24 (Pro/Tech)

Salary: $56,888.00 - $79,768.00 per year*

*This is inclusive of a 5.33% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number: 03000-4529

Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta, Maine.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Core Responsibilities:

In this exciting role as a Management Analyst II on the Contracts & Finance Team at the Office of Behavioral Health, you will:

• Provide contract and financial analysis and support to Agency Procurement & Program Administrators.

• Manage and coordinate the collection of information for audit requests.

• Support administrative agreements, delivery orders, requisitions, and other procurement activities.

• Refresh and run financial reports supporting the manager of the unit.

• Process and research payments via accounting systems.

• Analyze and support other non-contract procurement activities for the office such as the procurement card, travel arrangements & reservations, and other requisitions.

• Oversee the work of an Accounting Assistant Technician.

Minimum Qualifications:

Eight (8) years of education, training, and/or experience analyzing, evaluating, and/or developing improvements to organizational and/or managerial systems, programs, and practices.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience creating and analyzing financial reports and other procurement activities.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following

competencies:

1. A demonstrated ability to successfully create and analyze financial reports using Microsoft Excel and other computer-based tools.

2. Experience in the development of contracts or financial processes; preferably procurement experience that involves an understanding of funding sources.

3. Experience processing invoices and payments, analyzing reconciliations, and troubleshooting financial and procurement activities to maintain compliance.

4. Experience working with others to gather data and/or summarize information related to projects, audits, or other requests.

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The DHHS Office of Behavioral Health Contracts & Finance Team manages a budget of $160M and the administration and coordination of over 350 Annual Contracts and Procurement Documents.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Dave Dostie, David.R.Dostie@Maine.gov

To apply, please upload a current resume and a cover letter addressing each of the 4 competency areas listed above in the Minimum Qualifications section.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@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 support