Senior Programmer Analyst - Anticipated Vacancy

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Office of Information Technology

-Anticipated Vacancy-

Opening Date: October 16, 2026

Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 27 / Professional/Technical

Job Class Code: 0866
Salary: $75,234.74 - $105,714.46*/Annually (*includes a 23.66% recruitment and retention stipend, and eligible for a 5% training bonus)
Position Number: 015108321

Location: Augusta

Telework: Available 

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

Are you a seasoned developer looking to drive large-scale technical impact? As a Senior Programmer Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in designing, coding, and maintaining our most complex and critical application systems. Operating at the highest technical level, you will translate high-level logical designs into robust, production-ready technical solutions and serve as the expert problem-solver for complex system challenges. Beyond hands-on development, you will act as a trusted technical advisor and mentor to fellow data processing staff with the autonomy of working under limited supervision. If you thrive on solving high-stakes coding problems, guiding technical direction, and delivering end-to-end software solutions, we want to hear from you.

ABOUT THE AGENCY:

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 applications for clients. OIT oversees large-scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies. OIT is seeking a highly talented individual who can lead technical teams and who maintains and supports a variety of applications for our business partners.

We are 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 

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

Prepares detailed design specifications for highly complex and large-scale systems in order to plan and facilitate system development and programming. Maintains assigned systems, responding to and resolving system problems in order to ensure systems are continuously available and function properly. Develops systems employing higher level languages such as 3 GL’s, 4 GL’s, enterprise class application development tools, system utilities, and project management tools in order to prepare systems for implementation. Diagnoses and isolates complex application software problems; formulates and implements effective solutions considering system capacity, limitations, time requirements, and desired results in order to resolve system problems and prevent reoccurrence. Designs and develops subroutines in support of system development efforts in order to achieve maximum productivity. Performs difficult, complex, and specialized programming assignments in order to ensure users and business needs are met. Manages assigned projects and oversees the work of technical staff engaged in system design, development, and maintenance activities in order to provide project oversight, support, and coordination. Manages project phases and maintenance activities in order to meet project schedules.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of system design techniques.
• Knowledge of operating systems and related software components.
• Knowledge of systems development and documentation standards.
• Knowledge of structured systems methodologies.
• Knowledge of higher level programming languages and enterprise class application development tools.
• Knowledge of productivity tools, computerized problem solving tools, and work management techniques.
• Knowledge of computerized file organization and access techniques.
• Ability to diagnose and correct system malfunctions.
• Ability to adapt and enhance application software.
• Ability to research and evaluate suitability of computer software and hardware products.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to design, conduct, and evaluate system testing.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to lead, coordinate the activities of, and provide technical support to project teams.
• Ability to plan, oversee, and evaluate the work of technical subordinates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four (4) years of computer programming experience utilizing higher level languages including two (2) years at the Programmer Analyst level or equivalent -OR- a Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences including two (2) years at the Programmer Analyst level or equivalent.  A Masters Degree in Computer Science may be substituted for one (1) year of programming experience.

Preferences will be given to candidates who possess:

• Strong expertise in SQL background; demonstratable
• Experience developing or maintaining web applications in a Microsoft environment
• Experience with SSIS
• Experience with PowerBI/Power Platform

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:  

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references. 

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.  

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. 

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 14.06% 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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