Job Description

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Education in the Unorganized Territories

Opening Date:

November 03, 2025

Closing Date:

12:01AM on November 19, 2025

Grade:

22 Professional/Technical Services

Salary:

$50,004.86 - $69,781.92/Annually (includes 6% recruitment and retention stipend)

Position Number:

014280080

Position Type:

Full-Time

Location:

Augusta

Telework:

Available


Join the Education in the Unorganized Territory and play a vital role in ensuring students across Maine's most rural communities receive high-quality educational opportunities. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting schools that operate outside traditional districts, where innovation, resourcefulness, and collaboration are essential. As part of our team, you'll help drive effective programs, manage critical resources, and strengthen partnerships that directly support student success in unique and challenging learning environments.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to negotiate, process, administer, and monitor contracts, grants, and purchase of service agreements that support the Department's programs and initiatives. This role ensures procurement activities are conducted in alignment with state and federal requirements, while balancing feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and program impact. The position provides critical oversight of provider performance through data collection, benchmarking, and reporting, while also managing assets, monitoring federal grant spending, and identifying new funding opportunities. In addition, it serves as a key resource to staff and partners by offering training, financial guidance, and technical support, and by fostering collaboration with vendors, agencies, and community stakeholders. Through this work, the position strengthens the Department's capacity to deliver high-quality services and achieve its strategic goals.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

This position is responsible for managing and supporting a wide range of procurement, contracting, and grant-related functions. Key responsibilities include reviewing and processing contracts, grants, and RFPs; analyzing procurement options for feasibility, cost, and impact; and coordinating with Maine OIT on technology-related procurements. The role also involves monitoring provider performance and federal grant spending through data collection, benchmarking, and reporting, as well as managing fixed assets using Advantage ME. In addition, the position provides financial and grant support to staff, identifies funding opportunities, and fosters collaboration with community partners, agencies, and vendors. To build capacity, the role trains and supports staff on contract development and implementation while strengthening vendor relationships to ensure effective delivery of services.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of budget methods, techniques, and practices. Knowledge of contract administration practices and procedures. Knowledge of grants and accessibility of federal and state funds. Knowledge of the legislative process. Knowledge of data processing and information services. Knowledge of negotiation methods and techniques. Knowledge of department or agency programs and services. Knowledge of performance based contracting. Ability to develop, design, and implement departmental plans, budgets, goals, objectives, and controls. Ability to develop and analyze complex financial information. Ability to manage diverse administrative functions. Ability to assess problems, reach logical conclusions, and develop appropriate solutions. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to write clearly and effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in contract or grant administration.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact Altona Lenhart at Tona.M.Lenhart@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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