Business Analyst

Full Job Description

About DTMB: The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

This position is with the Agency Services area of DTMB.

About the position: This position provides Senior IT Business Analyst support for DTMB Agency customer applications.

As a Senior IT Business Analyst, this position will serve as a key liaison between customers and the development team, ensuring effective communication and alignment of project goals.

This position is responsible for supporting Agile Scrum activities, including writing user stories, developing and managing test cases, coordinating test processes, and facilitating backlog grooming sessions.

The role also involves maintaining and publishing customer-facing content through SharePoint to ensure timely and accurate delivery of information.

In addition, the Business Analyst will collect and analyze data from multiple systems—such as Clarity and Azure DevOps (ADO)—to prepare comprehensive, executive-level reports that provide insight and visibility to senior leadership on project progress and performance.

Mentors other DTMB staff to resolve client agency IT issues.

View the Position Description here: Information Technology Programmer Analyst 12

Position Location: This position is located in Lansing, MI. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

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 (subject to change).

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens and someone who embraces diversity.

Above all, we are looking for someone that is passionate about IT application development.

This person needs to be an excellent communicator, meaning you can effectively make oral and written reports, presentations and prepare clear and concise documentation.

You need to have a team-oriented mindset and be capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clients and team members.

We need someone who can help resolve problems in a timely manner and seek effective solutions.

We are seeking a Business Analyst with strong proficiency in Agile Scrum methodology and extensive experience in writing user stories, developing test cases, managing testing processes, and conducting backlog grooming.

The ideal candidate will also possess SharePoint editing skills to efficiently publish and maintain customer-facing content.

In addition, this individual should have proven expertise in collecting and analyzing data from multiple sources—such as Clarity and Azure DevOps (ADO)—and transforming it into concise, executive-level reports for senior leadership.

If you are a self-motivated person who wants a challenge and to work in a highly paced environment, we are interested in hearing from you!

What We Offer: The State of Michigan offers 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, access to professional development training, 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.

Requirements

Education

Information 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

Additional Information

You must attach a detailed resume, cover letter and official transcript to your application (word or pdf). Failure to do so will result in your application packet being screened out as incomplete.

If applicable, attach copies of official college transcripts to your application.

(Internet version of transcripts will not be accepted) Failure to attach applicable transcripts may result in your application being screened out.

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus 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.Classifications for the $2,500 bonus are:Information Technology Infrastructure AnalystInformation Technology Programmer/AnalystInformation Technology Project CoordinatorInformation Technology Project ManagerInformation Technology Specialist

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

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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