Child Welfare Business Analyst Maine, USA | Community & Social Services | Full-time Apply by: Feb. 26, 2025 Apply with Linkedin Apply Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Agency Procurement & Program Administrator Opening Date:February 12, 2025Closing Date: February 26, 2025Job Class Code:0335Grade:26 (Pro/Tech) Salary:$56,264.00-$78,998.40 per yearPosition Number:02000-3850Location: This is a full-time position that can be located in our Augusta, Bangor, or Portland offices. This position allows for partial telework with management approval. The Role: We’re recruiting to fill an Agency Procurement & Program Administrator role on the Strategy and Policy Implementation team within the Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS). This position assists in drafting and developing contractual agreements to include the completion of all required language, documentation, budget reviews, and works closely with leadership, program managers, finance, and contract management on all procurement activities. This position also manages grants, including applications, BVR’s, grant snapshots and tracking of grant spending. The ideal candidate meets the requirements and is a motivated team player who works well independently and collaborates effectively with others to achieve success. Core Responsibilities: The Agency Procurement & Program Administrator position works closely with Child Welfare Managers to procure Child Welfare services, including development of requests for proposals (RFPs), construct contracts, and monitor contract compliance and performance. The position analyzes the performance of OCFS contracts by working with OCFS managers and finance staff, and by tracking and running reports to forecast spending projections to assist in making informed allocation decisions. This position will meet regularly with contracted provider staff to discuss implementation and ongoing provision of services as outlined in contracts. The position will assist in identifying program strengths and needs through on-stie reviews and evaluations and/or a QA process. The position will manage numerous grants, track spending and allocation of grant funds into various contracts. Additional responsibilities may include conducting research to ensure new programs and services are developed based on the best practices and are evidence informed. A successful candidate will • Demonstrate experience coordinating multifaceted projects. • Experience and/or knowledge of child welfare programs, services and needs. • Ability to interpret and present large amounts of data in a clear, accurate, and concise way. • Ability to understand budgets and use financial data to tell a story. Minimum Qualifications: Advanced education, training, and/or experience in contract administration, accounting, procurement, project management, financial management, or another related field and demonstrated experience coordinating multifaceted projects. Preferences will be given to candidates that demonstrate expertise in the following competencies: • Have education, training, and/or experience in administration, accounting, procurement, project management, financial management, or another related field. • Exceptional written communication and technical writing skills. • Have Child Welfare experience. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart. Agency information: TheDepartment of Health and Human Services (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/) (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 Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS), within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families through community networks, local resources, and life-long family connections throughout Maine. Application Information: Please submit all documents or files in PDF format. To apply, please upload a recent resume (if available) and cover letter addressing each of the competency areas identified in the above section. For additional information about this position please contact Rebecca Richardson, CPS Program Administrator at (207) 795-4655. 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 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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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 ($387.92 annual value). + Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). + Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/workplace-posters) . 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 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.