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Office of Information Technology
Opening Date: July 20, 2026
Closing Date: August 03, 2026
Grade/Admin Unit: 29 / Professional/Technical
Job Class Code: 0868
Salary: $76,079.20 - $107,655.65*/Annually (*includes 14.66% recruitment and retention stipend, and eligible for a 5% training bonus)
Position Number: 015301199
Location: Augusta
Telework: Available
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
We’re looking for a qualified candidate to take on the exciting role of Systems Team Leader. This position will deal with a variety of technologies and business partners. Some people have great technical skills, while others have terrific leadership abilities. If you’re that rare person that has a combination of both, then you may be just what we’re looking for. Take a look below and see if you have what it takes to be a professional team leader.
OVERVIEW:
The Maine Information Technology (MaineIT) group currently has a vacancy for a Systems Team Leader within our Applications Development section. The position will supervise a portion of the MaineIT team supporting the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Corrections and others.
MaineIT is 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.
Hybrid Work Opportunity – The employee in this position currently has the opportunity to work from home as much as 90% of the time.
ABOUT THE JOB:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work closely with business partners, vendors, and IT staff to help the Maine Department of Public Safety and the Department of Corrections and others maximize the benefits of its systems, satisfy business objectives, and meet their data and reporting obligations.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
You will have an opportunity to work with a dedicated team of software developers to modernize applications used for the administration of state government. You will be exposed to modern technologies as we implement them into our systems. You will have the opportunity to add your experience and expertise to Maine state government in a collaborative working environment. This position is in Augusta, Maine.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
The position will direct an applications team in order to meet project goals, hire and supervise MaineIT technical staff, establish training and performance goals and conduct performance reviews, work with the technical team to ensure assigned tasks are completed, resolve, and prevent operational issues, coordinate resource requirements, distribute the team’s workload, manage employee development plans, and provide liaison between the business and technical team.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
To be successful, you must be professional, have a passionate vision to lead and influence outcomes, and have a technical background. The ideal candidate will also possess the attributes and skills listed below:
- 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 analytical thought for problem resolution.
- Knowledge of all phases of the software development life cycle, as well as the project life cycle.
- Manage and coordinate small projects that involve multiple stakeholders.
- Practical experience with test planning, execution, and acceptance criteria.
- Facilitate meetings and requirements-gathering sessions 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.
- 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.
- Experience in generating, publishing, reviewing, awarding Requests For Proposals (RFPs), moving them through contracting, then overseeing the ensuing project would be a plus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced education, training, and/or experience in application system analysis, computer programming, or another closely related field demonstrating competency in developing or troubleshooting computer applications; analyzing and maintaining computer systems; writing or reviewing coding; assessing operations and outcomes; preparing informational reports; tracking finances; and acting in an informal leadership capacity.
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 [email protected]
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 14.11% 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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