Planning & Research Associate II
This position is assigned to the Maine Revenue Services’ (MRS) Operations Security Team.
This is professional services work responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of security training for MRS. Responsibilities include assisting management in testing, training and exercise, and other security programs that meets the needs of MRS personnel within available resources. Job requirements largely follow those established in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53 and the IRS Publication 1075; Tax Information Security Guidelines for Federal, State and Local Agencies.
The candidate will have a broad range of experience that ideally includes experience in the security and/or technology services sectors. A strong communicator both written and orally, the candidate must demonstrate an ability to motivate and inform a wide range of staff to maintain an overall Security Awareness that satisfies both regulatory and agency needs. The position reports to an Operations Security Manager and involves working with all levels of the organization to develop, maintain and test plans, facilities and other security factors that will ensure MRS has a comprehensive and validated Security Awareness capability.
Supervision may be exercised over a staff engaged in research, planning, and evaluation activities. Work is performed under limited supervision.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Develop and conduct security training and awareness
- Plan and implement training exercises
- Document training exercise results
- Conduct compliance reviews and enforcement
- Review security policies and plans verify they contain latest security updates
- Evaluate plans by conducting training using various methods
- Implement security-based training geared toward new employee, annual awareness, role specific, and incident response training
- Document security incidents and review documentation for policy and procedure compliance
- Assist with security incident handling with team members
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Eight (8) years of education, training and/or experience in planning and research principles, practices, and techniques.
Please note: All candidates applying for a position at Maine Revenue Services will be subject to a tax clearance check. In order to be selected for a position, an applicant must have filed all his or her Maine returns and paid all Maine tax liabilities.
For all candidates not currently employed at Maine Revenue Services: State law requires that applicants seeking initial employment with Maine Revenue Services undergo a fingerprint based state and federal criminal history record check.
BENEFITS:
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.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 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 ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% 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 four weeks 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.
- Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Apply by: June 27, 2022