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If you are a current State of Maine employee, you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM, contact your local Human Resources representative for application information. Office of Information Technology DACF Applications Team Opening Date: January 23, 2026 Closing Date: February 6, 2026 Job Class Code: 0867 Grade: 27 Professional/Technical Services Salary: $66,952.08 - $94.077.37/Annually (*Includes 15% recruitment and retention stipend, and eligible for an additional 5% training bonus) Position Number: 020103175 Position Type: Full-Time Location: Augusta Telework: Available You are a talented IT professional who is driven toward success. You are a go-getter, always seeking ways to expand your knowledge, and encourage others to do the same. You enjoy clearing hurdles as you strive for excellence. If this describes you, we want you on our TEAM!! OVERVIEW:  The application development team within the Maine Office of Information Technology is seeking a highly motivated Systems Analyst. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work with our team, which primarily supports the Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry (DACF), with opportunities to expand in other areas supported by OIT. The DACF serves the people of Maine by protecting the food we eat, stopping forest fires, keeping our parks and public lands pristine and accessible, planning wise land utilization, and helping farmers. MaineIT is seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do.  At MaineIT we:   Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met.  Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders.  Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner.  Strive to provide Empathy driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors. Hybrid Work Opportunity – The employee in this position currently has the opportunity to work from home as much as 90% of the time. JOB DESCRIPTION: An opportunity to have fun, learn and develop new skills, and work with HIGHLY TALENTED team members and business partners ! This is your chance to help create, modernize, enhance, and support business-critical systems for the DACF, as well as other state agencies. You’ll work closely with business users and OIT staff in conducting advanced analysis in support of business objectives, defining requirements, developing strategies, and building/maintaining complex application programs. You’ll be challenged every day with new and exciting opportunities, while contributing to the agencies’ business objectives. RESPONSIBILITIES: You will perform analysis and documentation of business and system processes. You will design technical solutions for business needs and work with the Application Development team to implement those solutions. You will be involved in all phases of the SDLC, including Requirements Definition and Documentation, Systems Analysis and Design, Change Management Documentation, System Integration, User Acceptance Testing and Deployment Coordination. Gather and document business requirements and translate these into technical requirement specifications. Perform high-level analysis to be used by development teams and/or vendors regarding initiatives that business partners intend to pursue. Analyze the details of interfaces in systems, cataloging both the data elements and mode of transmission. Perform high-level, initial analysis for changes and/or enhancements to application code or interfaces. Identify gaps in current application systems capabilities, recommend solutions, write specifications, and collaborate with vendors and business partners, from concept through production implementation of a user/team-accepted solution. Participate in reviews and walk-throughs of feasibility reports, functional requirements, system design, program specifications, coding, test plans and results, and documentation packages to minimize system problems and assure quality control. Study and evaluate business problems and operations to produce feasibility, scope and objective, and cost benefit reports including cost and time estimates. Generate user stories, test plans, process flows, training materials, and documentation. Assist in the testing of supported applications Manage assigned projects and oversee the work of technical staff engaged in system design, development, and maintenance activities. Performs special projects as assigned to respond to special needs or develop procedures and standards to control system development processes. Participate in the IT procurement processes – contracts, statements of work, RFPs, and technical assessments. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The ideal candidate possesses the following: Knowledge of systems analysis and design techniques. Knowledge of all phases of the software development life cycle, as well as the project development cycle Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and effectively at a level appropriate to the target audience, which will include business users, senior business managers, project managers, and all levels of IT support and management. Ability to work as a member of a team consisting of onsite and remote technical resources. Comfortable working directly with end-user community to capture, refine, and verify business requirements, translate those requirements into technical tasks, and implement them into application processes. Able to accomplish tasks in a timely manner with limited supervision. Desire and commitment to a high level of support to the customer, establishing and maintaining a positive relationship.  Ability to design, conduct, and evaluate systems testing. Ability to research and evaluate the suitability of automation software and hardware products. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to lead, coordinate the activities of, and provide technical support to project teams. Experience in these areas is a plus: Visio - producing data dictionaries, flow charts, and architecture diagrams. Governmental and business systems. GIS tools, preferably the ESRI environment. Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL, Power Platform, Power BI, and Microsoft Access VBA. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A four (4) year combination of higher level programming and or systems analysis and design experience.  A Masters Degree from an accredited educational institution in Computer Science may be substituted for two (2) years of programming experience. HOW TO APPLY:  Interested applicants need to submit a cover letter and a current resume to be considered for an interview. CONTACT INFORMATION:  For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.   This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. 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 Balance – 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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 information about program requirements .    Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).    Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11 % of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System ( MainePERS ), on behalf of the employee .     Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.    Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.    Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .    Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.   Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional , unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .     Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.      State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .      Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.   There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.    As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.    If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.   Thinking about applying?  Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your experience and passion set you apart.   If you require a paper application, please download and print one HERE   . If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.

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