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Data Collections Analyst - Departmental Analyst 9-P11 - State Budget Office

State of Michigan

Technology, Management and Budget

Recent

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$25.85 - $40.51

per hour

Closes

January 13, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves collecting, analyzing, and managing education data from preschool through college to support better student outcomes and policy decisions in Michigan's education system.

You'll work on a team to create documentation, improve user experiences, and help with software tools for data handling.

It's a great fit for someone with a bachelor's degree who enjoys detail-oriented analysis and has experience in data or business intelligence, especially in education or government settings.

Key Requirements

  • Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major (or equivalent foreign credentials evaluated to U.S. standards)
  • Ability to develop and maintain collection documentation and business rules
  • Skills in research, analysis, and ensuring positive user experiences through training and support
  • Experience assisting in application planning, design, development, testing, and maintenance
  • Strong interagency communication and planning abilities for data-related projects
  • Willingness to relocate to Michigan if not already residing there (no relocation expenses covered)
  • Availability for hybrid work: one day on-site in Lansing per week, with up to four days remote

Full Job Description

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Looking for an exciting, interesting opportunity to provide your business intelligence skills for collecting,

analyzing, and aligning data to maximize value to a variety of stakeholders?

If yes, this could be the position for YOU!


About this position:

The Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI) is housed within State Budget Office and is responsible for coordinating the management, collection, and reporting of all education data, including the electronic exchange of student records between preschool, K-12, and postsecondary education.

CEPI is recruiting for a Data Collections Analyst to perform a full range of analytical assignments in support of its applications related to PreK-12 data collection and cross-agency system integrations.

As a Data Collections Analyst you will:

  • Be part of a talented team that focuses on interagency communication and planning to provide meaningful data for analysis and policymaking toward improving student achievement.
  • Develop and maintain collection documentation and business rules, perform research and analysis, and ensure a positive user experience by incorporating best practices in training and user support documentation.
  • Assist in application planning, designing, developing, testing and maintenance functions.


For more information about this position, please review the position duties listed in the provided links:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB SPECIFICATION


Position Location/Remote Office: The office location is in Lansing, MI. The Center for Educational Performance (CEPI) and Information currently offers a hybrid work option which requires one day working on-site at the official workstation with the potential of up to four days remote work per week.

Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.


This position is being filled as limited term. Limited Term is an appointment which has an expiration date.

For this position, the Limited Term assignment will begin on the date of hire and expire two years from the date of hire.

Limited-Term employees are encouraged and supported in seeking permanent employment within SBO/the State of Michigan prior to the appointments’ end.

Requirements

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Applicants that will earn a bachelor’s degree at the end of the current semester/school year may be considered with a scanned or electronic copy of unofficial transcripts. Please note, the final offer of employment is made once official transcripts are received and approved.


Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.

educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials.

Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.



Experience

Departmental Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Departmental Analyst 10
One year of professional experience.

Departmental Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.


Qualifications

Departmental Analyst 9 - 12
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Information

Serve Michigan with a Career in State Budget Office

Accounting / Auditing / Budgeting / Finance / Systems Data and Research


Why join CEPI and its Office of Integration and Support team?

Working for CEPI is both challenging and rewarding. Our team members work together through problem solving, collaboration, and supporting one another.


  • We offer a hybrid work schedule, with the option to work remotely 4 days a week.
  • Idea sharing and formation is encouraged to support continued growth throughout our teams.
  • Staff are provided access to training, resources, and experienced team members.


State Budget Office is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that encompasses a culture of empathy, understanding, and respect with diversity of thought, perspective, and experiences.


For more information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.


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To be considered for this position you must:

Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.

Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcripts, and application to allow for accurate screening.

  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • Attach a cover letter.
  • Attach a copy of official transcript(s). We accept scanned or electronic copies of official transcripts if they contain the following elements: college/university name and address, degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed, and the registrar's signature and/or seal.

  • Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered and screened out. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions(Download PDF reader)


    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.


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    DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment.

    If selected for employment, you must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States. DTMB does not offer employment sponsorship and DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 1/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/6/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5181378