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Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Data & Research Coordinator

Opening Date:July 24, 2026

Closing Date:August 6, 2026

Job Class Code:0891

Grade:27 (Supervisory)

Salary:$61,942.40 - $87,464.00 per year

Position Number:02000-3855

Location:This is a full-time position located in Augusta, ME.

This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

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

The State of Maine Office of Behavioral Health is seeking an analytic professional who strives to use data to guide programming, decision-making, and service delivery to support the behavioral health needs of all who call Maine home. The Supervisor for Data and Quality will work closely with the Associate Director for Data and Quality to provide data management, data analysis, and data visualization, among other strategies to support the use of data and to inform the work performed by the Office of Behavioral Health. This position will oversee data related to Children's Behavioral Health Services and the Crisis Services Continuum, along with other projects as assigned.

Core Responsibilities:

Lead the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) children's behavioral health data team & crisis data team in routine monitoring and evaluation of information and data systems to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance.

Support and assist the OBH children's behavioral health data team & crisis data team in evaluating and reporting for a diverse array of programs.

Utilize knowledge of data evaluation, data analysis, data visualization, and applicable laws and policies to ensure robust, accurate, and useful data that can be utilized and understood by a wide range of staff and stakeholders.

Collaborate with program staff, grant managers, and other evaluators to monitor performance and achievement of grants and programs.

Identify and amplify key findings relevant to OBH's mission to support Maine people with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders in living not only symptom-free, but with dignity, hope, and meaning.

Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills are essential for supervising the data team and supporting the Associate Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess eight (8) years of combined education, training, and experience in research, statistics, health planning, sociology, public administration, or management.

Preferred Qualifications: High proficiency in Excel and Tableau is strongly desired. Familiarity with R, SQL, and other coding software is strongly preferred. Familiarity with behavioral health services for children and their families highly desired.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate expertise in the following performance areas. In order to properly evaluate your experience, you must respond to the following three (3) performance areas in your cover letter.

1.Please summarize your experience with research, data analysis, and reporting, and the various analytics tools you have used for this work.

2.Please discuss your experience with data quality assurance and/or working with quality improvement initiatives.

3.Please summarize your experience with the direct supervision of employees. Include information on the number of employees you supervised and their job titles, and whether this experience included recruiting and performance management.

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) within DHHS is responsible for providing leadership and active partnership in Maine's comprehensive system of support to communities and individuals with substance use and mental health conditions. OBH engages across the continuum of care, including prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery systems through a network of community providers across the lifespan.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact please contact Dr. Jessica Benson-Yang, Associate Director of Data & Quality, at Jessica.Benson-Yang@Maine.gov

To apply, please upload a current resume and a cover letter addressing the three performance areas listed in the Minimum Qualifications section.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov

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 Fit- Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and3+ 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 ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor 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 aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance- The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan- The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including non-birthing and adoptive parents-receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for anextensive 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 foranything 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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