Systems Team Leader

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Office of Information Technology

Opening Date:September 29 2026

Closing Date:October 13 2026

Grade/Admin Unit:29 / Supervisory

Job Class Code:0868
Salary: $76079.20 - $107655.65*/Annually (*includes 14.66% recruitment and retention stipend)
Position Number:

Location:Augusta

Telework: Available

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

OVERVIEW:

MaineIT is seeking a Systems Team Leader (STL) to provide technical and people leadership for teams responsible for developing modernizing integrating implementing and supporting technology solutions for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This is a working technical leadership role that combines team supervision with hands-on technical direction. The STL leads developers analysts engineers and other technical professionals while helping translate business needs into secure reliable accessible and sustainable technology solutions. The role works closely with business leaders product owners architects cybersecurity and infrastructure teams vendors and other technology partners. The STL provides leadership across the technology lifecyclefrom requirements analysis and solution design through development integration deployment operations modernization and continuous improvement. The role helps teams apply modern engineering and delivery practices including cloud and platform services APIs and systems integration automation secure software development DevOps/continuous delivery data integration and appropriate use of emerging technologies.

MaineIT embraces the following core values (C.A.R.E.):

• Customer-Focus Ensuring our customers are heard and their needs are met.
• Accountability Holding ourselves to a high standard through transparency with stakeholders.
• Responsiveness Providing timely updates in a proactive manner.
• Empathy Delivering people-focused services with emotional intelligence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead coach and develop multidisciplinary technical staff while establishing clear performance professional development and technical expectations.
• Lead technology initiatives and delivery efforts managing priorities resources timelines risks dependencies and stakeholder expectations.
• Analyze business and user needs and guide the design of practical scalable secure accessible and sustainable technology solutions.
• Provide technical direction for applications APIs integrations data services cloud and platform capabilities and other technology components.
• Establish and promote sound engineering practices including code and design reviews automated testing configuration management secure development performance and reliability validation and technical debt reduction.
• Oversee implementation release maintenance modernization and lifecycle management of assigned technology solutions and services.
• Ensure technology solutions comply with applicable MaineIT policies and standards for cybersecurity data protection accessibility architecture configuration and system development.
• Collaborate across business and technology organizations to resolve complex technical issues manage risks and continuously improve technology services and delivery practices.

WHAT YOULL BRING:

We are looking for a technology leader who can combine strong technical judgment with effective people leadership. You should be comfortable working across technical and business domains communicating complex issues clearly developing technical talent and making thoughtful decisions about technology risk and sustainability. Experience with modern application development systems integration cloud or platform technologies APIs automation DevOps practices cybersecurity data services or technology modernization is highly relevant to this role.

KNOWLEDGESSKILLSANDABILITIESREQUIRED:

• Knowledge of applicable laws rules regulations policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of all phases of the project development cycle.
• Knowledge of system design principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of state of the art application development tools and their applicability to problem solving.
• Knowledge of the capabilities of various computer systems.
• Knowledge of database and data communications concepts techniques and program design.
• Knowledge of system review testing and evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of performance review and evaluation principles and practices.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to manage projects.
• Ability to direct a project team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

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:

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.

CONTACT INFORMATION:Formore information orquestions specific to the position please contact

The selected candidate willbe requiredto pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may berequired) 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 mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces 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 leaveand3 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($11857.68-$13950.24annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by theState.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.

• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).

• Retirement Plan The State of Mainecontributes14.06%of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of theemployee.

• 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 daycareexpenses.

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.

• Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with ouremployeeassistanceprogram.

• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptiveparentsreceiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave.Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.

• Voluntary Deferred CompensationSaveadditionalpre-taxfunds for retirement inaMaineSaves457(b)account through payrolldeductions.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of aboutadditionalwellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may varysomewhat accordingto specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Theresa job and then theres 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 creatinga strong senseof belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexualorientationor gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familialstatusor genetics.

Ifyourelooking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you dowedlove to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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