Management Analyst II - Technology and Data Coordinator

The Technology and Data Coordinator for Child Nutrition provides leadership, management, and oversight of the Child Nutrition data system, CNPWeb, ensuring the system effectively supports the administration, monitoring, and reporting requirements of federal and state Child Nutrition Programs. This professional services position is responsible for coordinating system implementation, maintenance, enhancements, and user support to promote accurate, efficient, and compliant program operations across the state.

The coordinator serves as the primary resource for Child Nutrition data management and reporting, overseeing the collection, validation, analysis, compilation, and submission of program data required by state and federal agencies. The position ensures data integrity, supports informed decision-making, and provides timely and accurate information to internal stakeholders, external partners, and regulatory agencies.

A key function of this role is the development and delivery of training, technical assistance, and ongoing support for state agency personnel and School Administrative Unit (SAU) Child Nutrition staff. The coordinator works to build user capacity, increase system proficiency, and ensure consistent implementation of Child Nutrition program requirements through effective use of technology and data systems.

Through strategic coordination of technology, data management, training, and stakeholder engagement, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness, reliability, and ongoing advancement of Child Nutrition information systems and data-driven program administration statewide.

• Knowledge of workflow and financial procedures of Child Nutrition programs
• Knowledge of State and Federal reporting requirements
• Knowledge of data collection and interpretation methods
• Knowledge of SQL Code Knowledge of information systems
• Knowledge of the organization of state agencies
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to gather, assemble, calculate, and analyze facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to analyze and interpret laws, rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups
• Ability to resolve problems
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to develop and implement recommendations
• Ability to utilize Office 365 programs including Microsoft office suite including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, TEAMs, SharePoint, and OneDrive., Eight (8) years of education, training, and/or experience analyzing, evaluating, and/or developing improvements to organizational and/or managerial systems, programs, and practices.

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 14.06% 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.