Systems Analyst (remote)

Knowledge Services is seeking a remote Systems Analyst to support a project through September 2026 (potential for extension) with the State of Maine Office of Technology.

• This position will work 100% remotely (applicants residing in the EST or CST time zones are preferred)
• MUST have prior experience with State or Federal government
• Please note that we cannot accept any candidates requiring C2C or sponsorship for a work visa

Systems Analyst Overview:

• This position is part of the Digital Services program within the Office of Information Technology.

• The program is essential for designing and overseeing the implementation of a customer-centric online application to simplify State government and digital services.

• While working alongside vendor contractors and the Digital Service program team, you will be relied upon for all aspects of project accounting while providing valuable financial and budgeting insights to support department initiatives, project funding and profitability decisions.

Your key areas of responsibilities will be:
• Analyze and understand State requirements.
• Participate as subject matter expert for budgeting and rate settings.
• Review and develop project-specific budgeting and financial forecasts.
• Develop and own rate setting for project.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and visualize data in a meaningful way.
• Ensure all financial operations adhere to Maine IT policies, government standards and regulations.
• Working closely with all functional areas of an IT organization including project teams and vendors to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Participate in project briefing and brainstorming.
• Studying and evaluating business problems and operations to produce feasibility, scope and objective, and cost benefit reports.
• Developing productive business relationships with vendors and agency leaders

Systems Analyst Required Skills:

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements on State and Federal levels.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial law.

• Experienced with budgeting and rate setting
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Microsoft Excel mastery

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

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