Public Service Coordinator - Budget Analyst

Office of the Budget

Opening Date: May 22, 2026

Closing Date: June 08, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 28 / Confidential

Job Class Code: CA28

Salary: $66,206.40 - $94,057.60/Annually

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Location: Augusta

Telework: Available

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

The Maine Bureau of the Budget is seeking a skilled financial analyst to support statewide fiscal planning and policy analysis. As a Budget Analyst, you will play a key role in analyzing budgets, forecasting financial trends, and supporting data‑driven decision‑making for assigned policy areas and state agencies. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex financial and policy issues that directly impact the State of Maine’s strategic priorities and long‑term fiscal planning.

This position is based in Augusta. On‑site work is required during the initial training and onboarding period. Following demonstrated successful performance and progression in the role, a hybrid schedule with limited remote work may be authorized.

• Conducting budget analysis, financial forecasting, and fiscal modeling

• Evaluating program funding requests and analyzing financial impacts

• Researching revenue and expenditure trends to support strategic planning

• Preparing budget recommendations and reports for leadership

• Collaborating with agencies to develop budget proposals and identify financial solutions

• Performing special studies and analyses related to state programs, funding structures, and emerging fiscal issues

• Contribute to a collaborative and professional team environment

• Apply critical thinking, sound judgment, and creativity to financial analysis

• Build effective working relationships across departments and agencies

• Demonstrate initiative, professionalism, and strong attention to detail

• Uphold the Bureau’s standards of integrity, accountability, and public service excellence

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, and four (4) years of professional experience in budgeting, finance, economics, or business administration.
• Equivalent related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree in the fields listed above may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

• Experience using State accounting and budgeting systems.

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume. In your cover letter, please clearly describe how your experience and qualifications align with the responsibilities and expectations of this position.

In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full‑time employment should be identified as such.

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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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee‑only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 18.91% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (Maine
  
  PERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership…