Public Service Coordinator I Budget Analyst

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Bureau of the Budget

Opening Date:September 29 2026

Closing Date:October 13 2026

Grade/Admin Unit:28 / Confidential

Job Class Code:CA28
Salary: $69180.80 - $98280.00*/Annually
Position Number:

Location:Augusta

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

OVERVIEW:

The Maine Bureau of the Budget is seeking a Budget Analyst to provide budget financial and program analysis for assigned State departments and agencies. The analyst develops a working knowledge of assigned programs funding sources statutory requirements operating plans and fiscal trends and applies that knowledge throughout budget development and execution.

The Budget Analyst independently completes routine and moderately complex assignments using established policies procedures and analytical methods. For complex unusual sensitive or precedent-setting matters the analyst gathers and validates the relevant information identifies the key issues and options prepares a preliminary analysis and consults a Senior Budget Analyst or Bureau leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain an understanding of assigned programs departmental plans organizational structures service-delivery methods staffing funding sources and fiscal trends.
• Analyze budget accounting payroll position revenue expenditure workload and other program information from State systems and agency records.
• Review agency assumptions and supporting documentation for reasonableness consistency and completeness and follow up on missing information anomalies and material variances.
• Prepare baseline estimates trend analyses forecasts variance explanations and multiyear projections using established methods and document the supporting data assumptions calculations and limitations.
• Analyze one-time and ongoing costs timing differences available funding position and payroll effects cost allocation indirect costs lapses transfers and other impacts within assigned areas.
• Support scenario and options analysis for complex programs or changing circumstances and prepare clear workpapers issue summaries tables and briefing materials.

Budget development and execution-

• Participate in the review of department and agency budget requests and revenue forecasts and assist in developing proposals consistent with gubernatorial objectives legislative intent and statewide fiscal constraints.
• Guide departments and agencies through annual work program distribution following enacted budget laws and review whether funding is properly allocated and sufficient to meet anticipated obligations.
• Review requests to change annual work programs including financial orders budget orders position actions transfers allotment changes and related adjustments and verify the calculations documentation authority and available resources.
• Monitor revenue expenditures encumbrances payroll positions vacancies and related activity; investigate significant variances and promptly identify potential shortfalls overages or control issues.
• Monitor legislation that may affect the budgets for assigned departments and agencies.

Communications-

• Summarize findings and fiscal impacts clearly for Bureau staff agency partners and decision-makers.
• Build effective working relationships with agency fiscal staff program managers and policy staff while maintaining objectivity and appropriate financial controls.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

The successful candidate should understand budget processes and have knowledge of public finance accounting economics program review or public administration. They must be comfortable working with numbers checking information for accuracy spotting trends or problems and explaining how they reached a conclusion. They should be able to handle routine and moderately complex work on their own and know when to ask for help with unusual unclear sensitive or high-risk issues. The job also requires clear speaking and writing good organization sound judgment teamwork and the ability to manage several assignments meet deadlines protect confidential information and adjust to changing priorities. Candidates should be able to use Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint and learn the States budget accounting and data systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Finance Economics or a related field and four (4) years of professional experience in budgeting finance economics or business administration. Equivalent related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. A masters degree in the fields listed above may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

Preference will be given to those with:

• Experience working with governmental budgets multiple funding sources.
• An understanding of the legislative process and financial reporting is also desirable.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Pleasesubmita cover letter along with a current resumeand three (3) professional references.

In order forus to properlydetermineif you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

CONTACT INFORMATION:Formore information orquestions specific to the position please contact

The selected candidate willbe requiredto pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may berequired) as a condition of employment.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leaveand3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums($11857.68-$13950.24annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by theState.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.

• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).

• Retirement Plan The State of Mainecontributes18.86%of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of theemployee.

• Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycareexpenses.

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.

• Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with ouremployeeassistanceprogram.

• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptiveparentsreceiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave.Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.

• Voluntary Deferred CompensationSaveadditionalpre-taxfunds for retirement inaMaineSaves457(b)account through payrolldeductions.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of aboutadditionalwellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may varysomewhat accordingto specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Theresa job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicantsdemonstratejob 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 creatinga strong senseof belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexualorientationor gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familialstatusor genetics.

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