Systems Section Manager

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Office of Information Technology Opening Date:
October 20, 2026 Closing Date:
November 3, 2026 Grade / Admin Unit: 31 / Supervisory Job Class Code: 0385 Salary: $84,474.00 - $*/Annually (
* includes a 12.50% recruitment and retention stipend) Position Number:

Location:

Augusta Telework:
Available Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (MaineIT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees. MaineIT oversees large scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies. MaineIT is seeking an experienced Systems Section Manager who exemplifies MaineIT’s C.A.R.E. values:
Customer‑focus – Actively listens and ensures partner needs are understood and met Accountability – Demonstrates transparency, ownership, and integrity in all actions Responsiveness – Provides timely follow‑up and proactive communication Empathy – Applies emotional intelligence, respect, and support in all interactions.

This is professional services work of a managerial nature in directing and overseeing the activities of a major section within the Bureau of Information Services. Responsibilities focus on planning and managing the activities of a major section within the Bureau in the areas of Operations, Systems Analysis and Programming, Systems Software, Systems Security, or Telecommunications. Supervision is exercised over a staff composed of professional, technical, and support personnel.

Work is performed under administrative direction. The Systems Section Manager position is crucial in the management of personnel, communication, and collaboration between project, operations, vendors, and testing teams for MaineIT DHHS Application Development and Support. MaineIT DHHS Application Development provides services for some of the State of Maine’s most at‑risk populations including those utilizing Maine Care, SNAP, TANF, GA, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder services, family eligibility determinations, Drug Courts, and Children’s Behavioral Health services.

This position manages the team leaders whose teams provide IT systems support for the agencies and offices within DHHS.

HYBRID WORK OPPORTUNITY:
The employee in this position currently has the opportunity to work from home as much as 90% of the time. There is a requirement that the employee be in the office at least once every two weeks and remote work must be performed in a location inside the State of Maine.

This role requires an experienced IT professional who seeks to be an effective technology leader, not a hands‑on‑technical lead. We seek a candidate who will manage, develop, and encourage their teams to use critical thinking to identify and resolve issues, apply consistency to best practices, and foster an environment of collaboration to address areas that require change. This position works collaboratively with other leaders to strengthen and modernize business processes by applying strong technical knowledge, public‑sector IT governance awareness, and service‑focused decision‑making.

The role emphasizes building effective relationships across agencies, vendors, and MaineIT by modeling clear communication, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, and promoting best…