Departmental Analyst 12-Child Welfare Business Operations Subject Matter Expert (Lansing)
State of Michigan
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Business Analyst ITPA P11, 12
State of Michigan
Technology, Management and Budget
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$17.92 - $35.43
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for an IT business analyst working with Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget to support the Department of Corrections on key projects.
The role involves gathering client needs, analyzing data, improving processes, and leading tasks like creating proposals and testing plans to ensure projects run smoothly.
It's a great fit for someone who communicates well, builds strong team relationships, handles multiple tasks, and is passionate about public service.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with at least 21 semester credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, or related fields
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with clients and team members
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, resolve issues, and provide excellent customer service
- Experience in developing business and system requirements, analyzing data, and recommending process improvements
- Skills in leading RFP activities, cost estimation, action planning, impact analysis, and test strategy implementation
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships while adhering to IT standards
- Willingness to work hybrid in Lansing, MI (2 days on-site, 3 days remote) and relocate if out-of-state
Full Job Description
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services including Information Technology project delivery, maintenance, and support.
This position is with the Agency Services area of DTMB and serves as an IT Business Analyst for high priority assignments and projects supporting the Michigan Department of Corrections.
We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens.
Above all, we are looking for an excellent and professional communicator and a person capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with all team members.
We also need someone who can effectively manage multiple tasks, resolve issues, provide excellent customer service and teamwork.
This IT Business Analyst collaborates with MDOC clients to develop requirements, analyze data in support of projects, make recommendations for process and business flows, and develop consensus on both business and system requirements.
They serve as the primary contact to champion the needs of the client and ensure adherence to DTMB IT standards throughout.
This position will take on a lead role in completing the activities associated with Request for Proposals (RFP), estimating costs to complete projects, establishing action plans, completing impact analysis, and implementing test strategies.
The state of Michigan offers a competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, excellent vacation and sick time policies and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life.?
We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the state of Michigan employee family if you are interested.?
Please consider sending in your application today.
ITPA P11 - Position Description
ITPA 12 - Position Description
DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.
SIGNING BONUS:
This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.
Position Location/Remote Office: The office location is Lansing, MI. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out-of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate.
The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week.
DTMB is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
Requirements
EducationInformation Technology Programmer/Analyst 12
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.
Experience
Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12
Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11.
Qualifications
Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12
Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.
Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.
Additional Information
Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs.View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologyProgrammerAnalyst.pdf
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