Have advanced education, training, and/or experience in contract administration, accounting, procurement, project management, financial management, or another related field
Have demonstrated experience coordinating multifaceted projects.
Preferences will be given to candidates that demonstrate 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:
Please upload your current resume and a cover letter addressing the three competency areas identified in the Minimum Qualifications section by the closing date.
Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.
For additional information about this position please contact, Eliza Fielding at Eliza.Fielding@Maine.gov
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 sup
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Additional Information
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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Agency Procurement & Program Administrator
Opening Date: June 10, 2026
Closing Date: June 24, 2026
Job Class Code: 0335
Grade: 26 (Pro/Tech)
Salary: $56,264.00 - $78,998.40 per year
Position Number: 09590-0082
Location: Augusta
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 is responsible for the overall coordination of requests for proposals (RFP's), including assisting Program staff with drafting and development of RFPs to include the completion of all required language and documentation. This position works closely with leadership, program managers, finance, and contract management on all RFP related procurement activities. The ideal candidate would have experience in the areas noted above and one that is a motivated team player who works well independently and collaborates effectively with others to achieve success.
This is a full-time position located in Augusta, Maine and allows for partial telework with management approval.
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 coordinates RFP's for the OBH, administers and analyzes the performance of OBH contracts by working with program managers, finance staff, and assists program with allocation decisions.
Maine · Augusta, ME