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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Social Services Manager I
Opening Date: April 8, 2026
Closing Date: April 22, 2026
Job Class Code: 5065
Grade: 27 (Supervisory)
Salary: $62,566.40 - $88,337.60* per year
*This is inclusive of a 1.00% recruitment and retention stipend
Position Number: 03030-4463
Location: Augusta
This position allows for partial telework with management approval.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
The Role
We’re recruiting to fill an Agency Procurement & Program Administrator Supervisor role on the Finance & Contracts team within the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH). This position reports to the Contracts & Finance Operations Manager and provides supervision to (5) Agency Procurement & Program Administrators on the team. The position provides leadership, mentoring, and support to its direct reports along with drafting and developing contracts to include completion of all required language, documentation, budget reviews, and works closely with leadership, program managers, finance, and contract management on all procurement related activities. The ideal candidate meets the requirements, has experience in the competency areas below, understands and exercises solid leadership skills, and is a motivated team player who works well independently while also collaborating effectively with others to achieve success.
Core Responsibilities:
The Agency Procurement & Program Administrator Supervisor position is an integral part of the Finance & Contracts team at OBH. Core responsibilities include supervising and mentoring the Agency Procurement & Program Administrators, reporting to and working closely with the Contracts & Finance Operations Manager, working closely with program managers to procure behavioral health services, constructing contracts and monitoring performance. OBH administers roughly 350 provider contracts annually and this essential position assists in co-leading the annual Contract Allocation Plan, financial planning, contract monitoring, evaluation of substance use disorder and mental health programs and services, and collaborates across OBH, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and other State Agencies to ensure successful implementation of services. The position analyzes the performance of OBH contracts by working with program managers and finance staff, and by running reports to forecast spending projections to assist in making informed allocation decisions.
Minimum Qualifications:
An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in social services to include two (2) years of related program management experience.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:
- Education, training, and/or applied experience in contract administration, accounting, procurement, project management, financial management, or a closely related field.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and present large amounts of data in a clear, accurate, and concise way.
- Strong leaderships skills including supervising, mentoring, and/or leading staff.
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Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
The Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) within the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is responsible for providing leadership and active partnership in Maine’s comprehensive system of support to communities and individuals with substance use and mental health conditions across the prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery system, and across the lifespan through a network of community providers.
Application Information:
For questions about this position, please contact Dave Dostie at David.R.Dostie@maine.gov
Please upload your current resume and a cover letter addressing the three preference areas identified in the Minimum Qualifications section by the closing date.
Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.
To request a paper application, please contact Lucia.Nadeau@Maine.gov
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 Fit – 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 ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 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 ($395.72 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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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