MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE
ANALYST
The Maine Legislature’s Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability (OPEGA), an independent, nonpartisan office, is seeking applicants for the position of a full-time Analyst. OPEGA is tasked with reviewing the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of State programs, agencies and activities and the work is of an exacting and highly confidential nature.
Examples of responsibilities include: performing assigned audit, evaluation, analysis and research tasks; documenting work performed in accordance with Office policies and standards; developing valid conclusions; identifying opportunities for improvement and developing appropriate recommendations; assisting in drafting audit and evaluation reports; and other duties as assigned.
Desired Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with at least three years experience or Master’s degree with at least two years experience. Education and experience must be relevant to conducting performance audits, program evaluations, or applied research and analysis. Ability to function independently with little supervision; strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; strong oral and written communication skills; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software and ability to easily learn new computer applications. Professional certification in an appropriate field preferred.
Salary: Grade 10 of the Legislative Salary Schedule (salary begins at $52,353.60), plus benefit package.
Value of State-paid health and dental insurance: $336.80 biweekly. Value of State’s share of retirement: 19.22% of employee’s gross pay. EEO Employer.
The documents linked below contain the job announcement with specific requirements and application instructions. If you have trouble opening a file, or need a file in a different format, please contact Etta Begin at etta.begin@legislature.maine.gov or call (207) 287-1901.
Applications should be received by the close of business on Wednesday, September 10, 2008.
