Director of Digital Archives & Data

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Department: Department of the Secretary of State / Maine State Archives

Location:
Augusta, Maine (Hybrid)

Schedule:
40 hrs. Monday – Friday

Job Class & Grade:
CA29 – Confidential

Salary: $68,993.59 - $97,635.20 Annually

Closing Date:
01/26/2026

At the Department of the Secretary of State, we are a team dedicated to providing efficient and exceptional service to our community. We prioritize work-life balance and offer excellent benefits to support our team in achieving professional success while maintaining personal well‑being. Join a team that fosters a culture of teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, offering opportunities for growth and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our citizens.

The Director of Digital Archives & Data is essential to advance the management of state government digital records. This position oversees the work of the Maine State Archive’s digital archivists and is a super‑user of, and primary interface with, all proprietary and subscription‑based digital Archival services (including but not limited to: Libnova, Lyrasis, Civic Plus, and a records management database). An expert in digital archiving, this position enables and supports other state agencies to maintain and manage their digital records, including those that are archival.

This position collaborates with outside agencies’ records officers and Maine State Archives records management staff to promote best practices internally; facilitates the recruitment of other agencies’ participation, adoption and utilization of the services Maine State Archives provides; and provides advice on the implementation of new records management technologies. The position is responsible for clearly articulating Maine State Archives requirements for website development, records management and archiving to enable Secretary of State Information Systems to design, develop, and implement any new or necessary system architecture.

The position also facilitates accessibility, equity, privacy and security for the Maine State Archives’ platforms.

The position is responsible for developing electronic data governance policy for the offices of the Secretary of State in collaboration with Secretary of State Information Systems and the Secretary of State Chief Information Officer. In accordance with LD 1610, PL2021, Chapter 717, the position will also collaborate with Department of Administrative and Financial Services and the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Tribal Populations regarding the data governance program, including facilitating other agencies’ management of digital records in a manner that preserves their utility in compliance with Title 5, section 95‑C.

The position is located onsite at Maine State Archives and reports to the State Archivist.

• Innovative Thinking
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  Proven ability to implement new programs, streamline processes, and bring forward‑thinking solutions to complex challenges.
• Team Collaboration
  : A leader who builds strong, collaborative relationships across teams and creates an environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to shared goals.
• Communication Skills
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  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Leadership Excellence
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  Experience leading senior management IT teams with a strong track record of driving positive change and developing talent.
• Positive Workplace Culture
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  Commitment to and a proven track record of creating a workplace environment where respect, transparency, and mutual support are central to the team’s success.
• Technology Solutions
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  Experience in successfully deploying a wide verity of technical solutions to large…