Public Service Executive II - Deputy State Budget Officer

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Department of Administrative & Financial Services

Bureau of the Budget

- Anticipated Vacancy -

Opening Date: February 27, 2026

Closing Date: March 06, 2026

Job Class Code: EA35
Grade: 35 Confidential
Salary: $88,628.80 - $125,611.20/Annually
Position Number: 016100081

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Augusta

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The State of Maine, Bureau of the Budget provides central budget and position planning and control in support of gubernatorial objectives and legislative intent. The Deputy State Budget Officer assists the State Budget Officer in administering a statewide budget process and system including overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Bureau and supervising Bureau staff. In the absence of the State Budget Officer, the Deputy assumes full responsibility for the functions of the Bureau. The Bureau’s professional services work involves instructing and advising departments and agencies in formulating budget and program requests; analyzing, implementing, and administering budgets, work programs and position actions for state departments and agencies; and conducting special analyses/projects and preparing reports on budget related policy issues. The Deputy’s responsibilities require a high degree of discretion, independence and objectivity. This professional must be capable of staying productive and making sound decisions with minimal supervision, as well as adjusting to constantly shifting priorities. In performing the duties of this position, this Deputy is expected to:

• Motivate and foster professionalism and teamwork among Bureau staff
• Demonstrate reasoned judgment, creativity and initiative in problem-solving and developing recommendations for executive consideration
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Bureau staff, peers and the management and staff of various departments and agencies
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and high degree of personal initiative and motivation; and
• Adhere to Bureau policies, procedures, standards and values.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

This position reports to the State Budget Officer. Position duties include:

• Directs and guides Budget and Position Control Analysts in the performance of their assigned duties and responsibilities. Evaluates staff performance and provides constructive feedback.
• Assists with design, development and implementation of procedures for reviewing and processing budget requests in order to finalize a budget document that is consistent with the Governor’s programs and objectives, anticipated revenues and State laws.
• Examines and evaluates Budget Analysts’ recommendations concerning departmental requests for changes in the work programs using knowledge of programs, objectives and available resources in order to recommend to the State Budget Officer and the Governor the appropriate action to be taken.
• Reviews financial orders in order to make a recommendation to the State Budget Officer using knowledge of the State’s programs, available resources and applicable laws and rules and advises the State Budget Officer of appropriate alternatives.
• Assists with oversight of the technical and operational aspects of the State’s computerized budget system. Coordinates with the Office of Information Technology and the State Controller’s Office on file transfers between the budget, accounting and human resources systems and assists in trouble shooting file transfer issues.
• Develops and interprets budget documents for the Departments, the Legislature and the Governor’s Office.
• Prepares and assembles materials on financial and a variety of other policy matters for the State Budget Officer, Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services and the Governor using knowledge of the topic at hand and policy position in order to establish, clarify or further define the Administration’s position.
• Conducts research on State laws and queries and analyzes data from State financial systems to problem solve and provide information to inform policy and decision-making at executive levels.
• Represents the State Budget Officer, Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services on a variety of Committees, Task Forces and Study Groups.
• May testify at Legislative hearings and work sessions on a variety of broad fiscal, program and policy areas in order to support, clarify, and define the Governor’s position and to influence the final outcome of Legislative action.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and public finance.
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of governmental operations, organizations, procedures and practices.
• Ability to administer a statewide budgeting process and system.
• Ability to evaluate, revise and implement managerial procedures, including ability to plan and write procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact diplomatically and effectively with staff, executives, peers, legislators, department and agency personnel and the public.
• Ability to evaluate facts, reach logical conclusions and make sound recommendations and decisions.
• Ability to prioritize a large workload with differing needs from a variety of departments and agencies.
• Ability to effectively lead teams, manage change and promote professionalism.
• Strong analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including active listening, facilitation, negotiation and sensitivity to a political environment.
• Strong project management skills.
• Proficiency in using office suite software such as Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Ability to easily learn various computer applications, including the State’s budget, accounting and human resource systems and related data retrieval and analysis tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Master’s degree with at least four (4) years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree with at least six (6) years of relevant experience. Preferred degree concentrations are public or business administration, accounting, finance, economics or closely related field. Relevant experience is budgeting, business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, and fiscal or economic analysis. Prior supervisory experience and experience working with the State’s Budget and Financial Management System is desirable. 

In addition to the standard application form, you must address each of the following items in your cover letter in order to be considered for this position. 

• A brief description of those aspects of your work experience most relevant to the key knowledge and experience areas for this position and the number of years you have held such roles. Please highlight any experience as a supervisor or team leader.
• A brief example of a project(s) in which you performed analysis of financial data (please describe the analysis and its purpose).

CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact [email protected]

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