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: $76,079.20 - $107,655.65*/Annually (*includes 14.66% recruitment and retention stipend)
Position Number: 004250719
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 lifecycle—from 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 YOU'LL 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.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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:
Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references.
In order for us to properly determine if 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: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov
The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) 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 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 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.