Business Systems Quality Assurance Analyst

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Compensation:

Job Class Code: 0380 Grade: 23 (Professional/Technical) Salary: $23.69 - $33.24 - Hourly Location: Augusta, ME Opening Date: December 2, 2025 Closing Date: December 16, 2025 Does the prospect of working with a diverse, self-motivated team excite you? Would you enjoy collaborating with colleagues committed to improving program performance and delivering quality services? Are you seeking a position where the work you perform makes a critical difference in the lives of others? If your answer is ‘yes’, then we want to talk to you

about:

the possibility of joining our team! We currently have an opening for a Business Systems Quality Assurance Analyst on our ReEmployME application team. This posting is statewide in Maine with hybrid remote work including at other agency locations. Per current state policy, only applicants who reside or plan to reside in Maine will be considered for this position.

Statewide and (some) nationwide travel may be required to meet with team members, colleagues, and other partners. This position will indirectly oversee both in-office and remote-working testing resources. Prior knowledge in Unemployment Insurance is preferred but not required. Primary

responsibilities:

include: Work in the analysis and design of quality assurance testing related to business procedures for complex processing operations, their transition to digital processing, and adherence to quality standards.

Responsibilities:

include leading or participating

requirements:

• gathering, coordination of systems testing activities; developing test scripts and testing strategies; recommending business

requirements:

, protocols, and controls; serving as lead for quality assurance testing activities for small projects; assisting with components of medium and large projects; and maintaining business systems to support continuous improvement. Work is performed under limited supervision. This position will provide support for the Unemployment Insurance ReEmployME system.

The ReEmployME system is a cloud-based application used in the determination of eligibility of Unemployment Insurance, disbursement of unemployment

benefits:

and determination of employer tax liability, employer unemployment insurance tax rates and employer contributions. The position will report to a Labor Program Specialist and a Business Systems Manager. The work will include interaction with staff and managers from the Office of Information Technology, bureau staff, ReEmployUSA vendor support and development teams and ReEmployUSA partner states.

• Assists in coordinating system and leading testing activities to validate the integrity of the system and document quality control standards are maintained throughout systems and processes and meets business standards and practices.

This includes performing system testing.

• Recommends changes to business quality controls, and complex documents to support proper delivery of program services and product deliverables.
• Provides technical advice and consultation to management and professional staff regarding quality assurance standards and associated business practices.

Confers with vendors and/or IT personnel on system problems to troubleshoot abnormalities and identify solutions.

• Develops draft test scripts and testing strategies to examine electronic system functions and business change management processes to verify compliance with quality assurance standards, to identify and recommend process improvements, and to ensure systems function as designed.
• Performs review of test scripts and documented results drafted by others to provide input and to make recommendations for approval.

Collects and evaluates pertinent data related to projects to develop reports and recommendations, summarize information, and document change management processes. Knowledge of project management principles, methods, and techniques for developing, scheduling, and coordinating projects and resources. Knowledge of scientific methodologies requiring interactive testing approaches.

Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Knowledge of current business and management systems, methods, and processes. Knowledge of quality assurance principles, methods, and risk assessment. Knowledge of data warehouses and user types. Knowledge of software development life cycles.

Knowledge of computerized applications used in accounting systems. Ability to develop evaluation and monitoring systems. Ability to draft test scripts, document and compare results. Ability to participate on or lead a small team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to write technical reports and documents.

Minimum

Qualifications:

A four (4) year combination of

education:

, training, and/or progressively responsible professional

experience:

in systems analysis, business analysis, or related field that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of systems improvement and quality assurance concepts and evaluate electronic system business processes. Contact information: Questions

about:

this position should be directed to Jody Hunn, Business Systems Manager. Phone (207)530-0731, Email address: jody.l.hunn@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 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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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. Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 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) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.

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

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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.

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