Strategic Operations & Finance Analyst II

Department of Marine Resources; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education in Augusta, ME seeks a professional to support inclusive education funding oversight and preschool special education services across the state. The role works on the fiscal team of the Office of Special Services & Inclusive Education, providing technical assistance and professional development.

Responsibilities include complex fiscal activities, reporting, and recommending changes in policies and systems to improve efficiency and compliance. Position ends mid-2027.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of education, training, and/or experience in analyzing, evaluating, and/or developing improvements to organizational and/or managerial systems, programs, and practices.
• Knowledge of public administration, organization, work flow, personnel management, and financial procedures.
• Knowledge of data collection and interpretation methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of information management systems.
• Ability to gather, assemble, calculate, and analyze facts and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes studies of work and organizational problems to develop efficient operations.
• Gathers and organizes information on problems, deficiencies, and resource waste for management analysis.
• Analyzes data, develops information and documentation, and considers solutions or alternative methods.
• Installs new systems, trains agency staff, and conducts operational effectiveness reviews.
• Develops and updates manuals outlining performance methods, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Public administration

Education

Eight years+ experience

Job description

Department of Education in Augusta, ME seeks a professional to support inclusive education funding oversight and preschool special education services across the state. The role works on the fiscal team of the Office of Special Services & Inclusive Education, providing technical assistance and professional development.

Responsibilities include complex fiscal activities, reporting, and recommending changes in policies and systems to improve efficiency and compliance. Position ends mid-2027.