ELC Finance Manager

ELC Finance Manager (Part‑Time) Location: Augusta, MEWork Model: Hybrid (up to 4 remote days/week)Schedule: Part‑Time (50%), Monday–Friday between 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ETReports To: Maine CDC – Infectious Disease Epidemiology LeadershipSupervisory Responsibility: None Position Overview The ELC Finance Manager provides financial, grant coordination, and reporting support for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) grants as part of the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Team. This position supports both fiscal and programmatic grant management activities, ensuring timely reporting, contract compliance, and effective coordination with internal staff and external partners. Work is performed under general administrative direction. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Coordinate and participate in ELC grant meetings, including project and financial discussions. Track grant deliverables and ensure accurate, timely reporting to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Monitor project progress and support staff in meeting grant timelines and performance measures. Monitor and facilitate contracts and invoices; ensure costs are charged to correct funding lines. Identify barriers to grant progress and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues. Support ELC grant writing, continuation applications, and performance reporting activities. Contribute to Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Perform additional related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, management, finance, computer science, or a related field, and four (4) years of relevant experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary public health environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Ability and willingness to travel as needed. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in business, management, finance, computer science, or related field. At least two (2) additional years of relevant experience beyond minimum qualifications. Knowledge & Technical Skills Knowledge of: Epidemiology principles and public health surveillance Grant and financial management Project management methodologies Data collection, analysis, and management Statistics and statistical software Infectious diseases, including transmission and risk Medical terminology Office productivity tools (word processing, email, internet, spreadsheets, analysis programs) Skills & Abilities Ability to: Organize, analyze, and report public health and grant‑related information Maintain high attention to detail and data accuracy Adapt priorities in a dynamic work environment Work effectively as both a team member and informal team leader Communicate with local, state, and federal partners Work independently as a self‑starter Facilitate groups and speak publicly when required Foster a respectful, inclusive, and non‑threatening workplace Schedule & Work Environment Part‑time position (half‑time) with flexible scheduling during standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET). Hybrid eligible: may routinely work remotely up to four (4) days per week. Additional remote work may be approved on a case‑by‑case basis by Maine CDC leadership. Employee must follow State of Maine operational schedules, including holidays and weather‑related closures.