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Office of Information Technology
Opening Date: June 11, 2026
Closing Date:June 25, 2026
Grade/ Admin Unit: 29 / Supervisory
Job Class Code: 0868
Salary:$76,079.20 - $107,655.65*/Annually (*includes a 14.66% recruitment and retention stipend)
Position Number:004250393
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
ABOUT THE JOB DETAILS:
The State of Maine Office of Information Technology is currently searching for a Systems Team Leader. The position will supervise a portion of the MaineIT team supporting the Department of Education Information systems.
MaineIT is seeking a highly talented individual who willrepresent ourC.A.R.E.values in all that they do. At MaineIT we:
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
You will have an opportunity to work with a dedicated and diverse Agile team including System Analysts, Programmers, Testers, Business Product Owners and Architects to identify and propose solutions to complex business problems. You will have the opportunity to add your experience and expertise to Maine state government in a collaborative working environment.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
This position will be the functional supervisor for technical members of an Application Development team. Using servant leadership approaches you will ensure our organization meets the needs of multiple, often concurrent running initiatives while also providing continual flow operational and production support. You will work with the broader development team to ensure tasks are assigned, completed on time and of appropriate quality. Additionally, you will provide leadership to:
- Ensure adherence to MaineIT policies and organizational Working Agreements.
- Analyze, identify and implement workflow improvement opportunities.
- Liaise across teams via effective conflict and impediment resolution.
- Coordinate team assignments and ensure equitable distribution of work efforts.
- Resolve and through proactive actions prevent Operational Support issues.
- Advance adoption and utilization of Use Case documentation.
- Advance automation and usage of SDLC Operational metrics reporting.
- Champion and expand utilization of Application Deployment Certification processes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and effectively at a level appropriate to the target audience, which will include business users, senior business managers, project managers, and all levels of IT support and management.
- Be a highly organized self-starter capable of using professional judgement, prioritizing responsiveness, and applying critical thinking for problem resolution.
- Experience in Agile development methodologies and practices including both Scrum and Kanban
- Knowledge of both phased-base and iterative software development life cycles, as well as overall project management life cycle.
- Manage and coordinate small projects that involve multiple stakeholders.
- Practical experience with test planning, execution, and acceptance criteria.
- Facilitate meetings with business users and managers.
- Work closely with various functional areas of an IT organization.
- Agility and foresight to escalate issues in a professional manner.
- Provide oversight for staff assigned to projects and tasks.
- Ability to coach and foster an environment of continuous learning with IT staff.
- Must be able to accomplish tasks in a timely manner with limited supervision.
- Desire and commitment to a high level of support to the customer, while establishing and maintaining positive relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in application system analysis and programming including a minimum of one (1) year in a working supervisor role -OR- a Bachelors Degree and 3 years of progressively responsible experience in application system analysis including a minimum of one (1) year in a working supervisor role -OR- a Masters Degree and 1 year of progressively responsible experience in application systems analysis in a working supervisor role.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Pleasesubmita cover letter along with a current resumeand three (3) professional references.
In order forus to properlydetermineif 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.
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 using13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave,and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. 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-$13,950.24annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave.Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
Note: Benefits may varysomewhat accordingto specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There'sa 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. Applicantsdemonstratejob 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.
Ifyou’relooking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do,we’dlove to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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