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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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Department of Education

Opening Date: July 02, 2026

Closing Date: July 08, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 28 / Confidential

Job Class Code: CA28

Salary: $66,206.40 - $94,057.60/Annually

Position Number: 200025042

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Augusta

Telework: Available Upon Management Approval

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

PURPOSE:
The Maine Educational Data Management team is in the Commissioner's Office within the Department of Education. This team collects school administrative units' school, staff, and student data to meet State and Federal reporting requirements. This section must ensure data quality and timeliness of the data as this data drives State and Federal funding for the State Department of Education as well as State and Federal funding for Maine's school administrative units. The data collected and analyzed enables Department of Education administration to make policy and funding level decisions in support of public education in Maine.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of education programs, policies and State and federal data requirements.
  • Knowledge of data collection methods and procedures.
  • Knowledge of data quality standards.
  • Knowledge of Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other state and federal regulations regarding the release of data.
  • Ability to advise on the continuous improvement of education data systems, quality data system standards and compliance.
  • Ability to evaluate operating procedures and make necessary changes.
  • Knowledge of school operations relative to data collection and data recording methods.
  • Knowledge of State and federal reporting requirements.
  • Ability to perform data quality checks for completeness, accuracy and validity.
  • Ability to perform direct database manipulations to correct errors and perform updates to data.
  • Experience in customer service and an ability to effectively communicate complex information about data to system users.
  • Ability to identify and work with education program data stewards.
  • Ability to communicate effectively regarding data and database issues with systems analysts and other computer technology professionals.
  • Ability to develop and execute contracts and serve as a contract administrator.
  • Experience with MS-SQL databases, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access.
  • Experience in responding to requests for educational data training and assistance with education data sets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Information Technology, Business Management, or related specialty area and five (5) years professional level experience in the management of educational data collection, analysis, and reporting systems.

Preference will be given to candidates who:

  • Have experience with databases and computer systems typical of those used by State government and school units
  • A thorough understanding of education data and data requirements 
  • Excellent communication skills applicable to interaction with a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.

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 recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov

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 18.91% 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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