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Posted: February 12, 2026 (8 days ago)

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Communications Specialist 13

State of Michigan

Technology, Management and Budget

Recent

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$31.99 - $47.75

per hour

Closes

February 27, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves creating and sharing clear information about IT projects, changes, and resources within Michigan's state government technology department.

You'll work with experts to plan and carry out communication plans for both internal teams and outside groups, while helping IT units develop strategies that fit the department's overall goals.

It's a great fit for someone with a background in writing or media who enjoys explaining complex tech topics in simple ways and has experience in professional communications.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, or communication arts
  • Four years of professional experience in communications, equivalent to a Communications Representative
  • Two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative P11, or one year equivalent to a Communications Representative 12
  • Ability to create clear messages about IT initiatives, changes, training, and resources
  • Skills in planning, coordinating, and implementing communications projects with internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience advising IT business units on developing communications strategies aligned with departmental goals
  • Willingness to work hybrid: two days on-site in Lansing, MI, and three days remote per week; must relocate if out-of-state

Full Job Description

This position functions as a Communications Specialist supporting communications efforts across all DTMB IT functions. The position has a particular focus on creating clear messages about IT initiatives, changes, training, and resources and works with subject matter experts to plan, coordinate, and implement communcaitons projects and activities with internal and external stakeoholders. This position advises and assist IT business units with the development of communications strategies, ensuring alignment with DTMB's overall communications strategy.

For additional information, please see the links below:
  • Position Description
  • The Department of Technology, Management and Budget 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.

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.

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.


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Requirements

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, or communication arts.

Experience
Four years of professional experience in the communications field equivalent to a Communications Representative, including two years equivalent to a Communications Representative P11 or one year equivalent to a Communications Representative 12.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position you must:

  • Attach a detailed resume and cover letter.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.Click here for the State ofMichigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript.

    Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.educational equivalents.

    Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.


    Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

    NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/C/CommunicationsSpecialist.pdf

    All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment.

    Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.

    Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

    DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment. DTMB does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status. To be appointed by DTMB, an applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

    DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

    The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/13/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5236084