Programmer Analyst

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Office of Information Technology

Opening Date: November 26, 2025

Closing Date: 12:01AM on December 13, 2025

Grade: 23 Professional/Technical Services
Salary: $57,651.98 - $80,892.86*/Annually (*Includes 17% recruitment and retention stipend, and eligible for an additional 5% training bonus)
Position Number: 020002001

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Augusta

OVERVIEW:

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees. OIT oversees large scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies.

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.

ABOUT THE JOB:

As a Programmer Analyst, you’ll work with a team of developers with various degrees of experience, supporting the development and maintenance of computer programs and data warehouses. You’ll interact with Enterprise Data Services customers daily as you complete various tasks. Assignments can vary between multiple applications and projects.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• Evaluates existing code and migrate current functionality into new technology

• Test and debug programs to ensure proper functionality

• Educate users on the use of programs and program features

• Create documentation in support of enhancements and reported issues

• Writes final user, system, and program documentation in order to facilitate system use and future modifications.

• Maintains existing systems and responds to problems in order to ensure programs remain effective.

• Leads or participates in walk-throughs of system and program designs, coding, and testing in order to minimize occurrence of program problems.

• Attends and participates in vendor, agency, and computer-based training programs in order to develop technical skills and expand knowledge of automation technology products and capabilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of high-level programming languages and enterprise class application development tools such as PL/SQL, SQL Developer, and Oracle APEX

• Knowledge of program documentation procedures. Knowledge of structured programming.

• Knowledge of all phases of the project development cycle.

• Knowledge of systems analysis and design techniques.

• Knowledge of state government or business application areas.

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

• Ability to communicate effectively via verbal or written communication methods

• Familiarity with application testing techniques and processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences or an equivalent industry certification -OR- an Associate's Degree in Computer Information Science with 1 year application development experience -OR- 2 years application development experience.

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.

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