Agency Procurement & Program Administrator

Requirements

• Advanced education, training, and/or experience in contract administration, accounting, procurement, project management, financial management, or another related field.
• Demonstrate experience coordinating multifaceted projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in the following competencies:
• Exceptional written communication and technical writing skills, preferably related to contracts and/or RFP's.
• 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.
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• Agency information:
• Application Information:
• For additional information about this position please contact David Dostie at David.R.Dostie@maine.gov .
• Please upload your current resume and a cover letter addressing the three competency areas identified in the minimum qualifications section.
• Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.
• 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more inf

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Additional Information

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Date: May 27, 2026 Closing Date: June 9, 2026 Job Class Code: 0335 Grade: 26 (Pro/Tech) Salary: $56,264.00-$78,998.40 per year Position Number: 03000-4538 Location: Augusta This position allows for partial telework with management approval. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. We're recruiting to fill an Agency Procurement & Program Administrator role on the Finance & Contracts team within the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH). This position drafts and develops 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. 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 is an integral part of the Finance & Contracts team at OBH, working closely with program managers to procure behavioral health services, construct contracts, and monitor contract performance. OBH administers roughly 300 provider contracts annually and this essential position assists in the financial planning, monitoring, and evaluation of substance use disorder and mental health programs and services and collaborates across OBH, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and other State Agencies to ensure successful implementation of services. The position analyzes the performance of OBH contracts by working with program managers, finance staff, and by running reports to forecast spending projections to assist in making informed allocation decisions.

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