Systems Analyst

DAS for Information Technology - 103

$66K — $94K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4 years of programming and/or systems analysis and design experience
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science may substitute 2 years of experience
  • Experience with Power BI and Tableau
  • Strong technical writing skills
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data

Responsibilities

  • Assist customers with Power BI governance compliance
  • Resolve general Power BI issues for users
  • Support customers using Tableau through a managed service provider
  • Analyze and document functional requirements for proposed systems
  • Prepare detailed specifications to identify system design needs
  • Participate in reviews of system design and specifications to ensure quality control
  • Lead special projects to meet specific needs or develop standards

Benefits

  • 90% remote work within Maine; in-office bi-weekly
  • Work on diverse, impactful projects
  • Job satisfaction from helping Maine citizens
  • Secure retirement plan
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage including premium assistance
Full Job Description
If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

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Office of Information Technology

Enterprise Data Services Application Team

Opening Date: May 22, 2026

Closing Date: June 08, 2026


Grade / Admin Unit: 27 / Professional/Technical

Job Class Code: 0867
Salary: $66,952.08 - $94,077.37*/Annually (*includes a 15% recruitment and retention stipend, and eligible for a 5% training bonus)
Position Number:

Location: Augusta

Telework: Available

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

Please use the link below to see the other Systems Analyst position that is available:

OVERVIEW:

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology 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 a qualified and skilled individual who is self-motivated to be a part of a highly technical team supporting MaineDOT and who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all 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:

This position is responsible for working with the customers of the Enterprise Data Services Applications team, such as our agency partners and other MaineIT teams. Representative tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Assisting customers with understanding and complying with Power BI governance
  • Assisting customers with general Power BI issues
  • Assisting customers working within Tableau with our managed service provider
  • Analyzes business problems and operations in depth, considering the available tools and security requirements of MaineIT to capture and document functional requirements for a proposed system
  • Prepares documents of understanding, at various technical levels and detailed specifications in order to identify system design requirements
  • Participates in reviews and walk-throughs of functional requirements, system design, program specifications, coding, test plans and results, and documentation packages in order to minimize system problems and assure quality control.
  • Performs special projects as assigned in order to respond to special needs or develop procedures and standards to control system development process.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • This position is 90% remote (within the state of Maine). One day every other week is on-site in our Augusta office.
  • Work on diverse projects that support the diverse business processes across the State of Maine
  • The satisfaction of making a tangible difference to the citizens of Maine
  • Secure retirement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of all phases of the project development cycle.
  • Knowledge of systems analysis and design techniques.
  • Knowledge of documentation needs and techniques.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A four (4) year combination of higher level programming and or systems analysis and design experience.  A Masters Degree from an accredited educational institution in Computer Science may be substituted for two (2) years of programming experience.

Special Preference will be given to individuals who have the following:

Skills:

  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • Power Platform
  • Technical writing
  • SQL
  • Emotional intelligence principles
  • Customer relationship best practices
  • Demonstrated desire to exercise accountability in a professional manner
  • Demonstrated ability to respond in a timely and effective manner

Abilities:

  • Innovate & Adapt to Change
  • Analyze & Interpret Data
  • Manage Complexity
  • Lead & Influence
  • Ensure Compliance & Security

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume.

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

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 pays85%-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 aboutprogram 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 theFederal Student Aid office.
  • Living Resources Program– Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
  • Parental leaveis 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 , 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.

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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