Management Analyst I - Corrections Central Office, Augusta

Department of Marine Resources; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation

Job summary

Maine Department of Corrections seeks a Management Analyst I to join the MDOC Data Team in Augusta. This professional role analyzes corrections data and supports continuous quality improvement across adult programming, reentry, resident classification, and juvenile services.

The position provides data-driven insights to leadership, tracks trends, and designs regular reports and dashboards to inform policy and operations. Open to all applicants with strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data collection and interpretation methods.
• Ability to analyze laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to develop recommendations for process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct management reviews of units to identify problems and waste.
• Develop and update data dashboards and performance reports.
• Schedule and implement CQI rollout plans.
• Provide data and reports to department leadership.

Skills

Data analysis

Public administration knowledge

Continuous quality improvement

Report writing

Data dashboards

Education

Six years education/experience in organizational analysis

Job description

Management Analyst I - Corrections Central Office, Augusta.

Pay Grade 21: $47,860.80 - $66,976.00 (This rate includes a 2.25% Recruitment Stipend.)

Job Class Code: 0392

03500.0137

Open: October 26, 2026

Close: November 09, 2026

CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION

The Maine Department of Corrections has an opportunity for a motivated, dedicated, quality-focused Management Analyst to join the MDOC Data Team. This position will be dedicated to reviewing data for several programs that the department is in the process of updating and revising and looking for continuous quality improvement ideas and efforts to keep things moving in the right direction. If you have an eye for detail and are dedicated to the prospect that these improvements will help our residents and our local communities in the long run, then we need your help. This position is open to all applicants.

DESCRIPTION

This is a professional services position responsible for administering the Department's data analysis and continuous quality improvement efforts related to adult programming, reentry, resident classification, and juvenile services. The position analyzes corrections data and provides necessary information and reports for the Department's leadership team to make data driven decisions. The position is responsible for analyzing applicable trends and identifying data points of interest or concern to DOC leadership and others as appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of public administration, organization, workflow, personnel management, and financial procedures.
• Knowledge of data collection and interpretation methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of analysis, work simplification, and forms and records management.
• Knowledge of the organization of state agencies.
• Knowledge of current developments in systems analysis and applications.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of establishing work standards.
• Knowledge of information management systems.
• Ability to write & communicate clearly/effectively.
• Ability to gather, assemble, calculate, and analyze facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to analyze and interpret laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to gather, assemble, calculate, and analyze facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to develop recommendations for the revision or repeal of laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; and the implementation of new systems or organizations.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS

• Conducts management reviews of unit organization, operations, information flow, integrated production methods, and inventory control to identify work problems, program deficiencies, and resource waste.
• Develop & recommend implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes to improve unit/program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Installs new systems, confers with and trains agency staff, and conducts operational effectiveness reviews to ensure smooth system implementation and functioning.
• Develop and updates manuals to outline performance methods and organizational policies.
• Responds to daily requests for data and information approved by department administration, as well as questions regarding data entry and troubleshooting.
• Compiles and communicates monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
• Conducts operational effectiveness reviews to ensure smooth system implementation and functioning.
• Develops, updates and maintains data dashboards.
• Schedule and implement plans for data & CQI process rollout.
• Develop data resources for directors and managers.
• Design of regular data reports.
• Determines appropriate release of data for external stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Six (6) years of education, training, and/or experience analyzing, evaluating, and/or developing improvements to organizational and/or managerial systems, programs, and practices.

State of Maine Benefits

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 well-being with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annua