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Posted: March 9, 2026 (4 days ago)

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Departmental Analyst 12

State of Michigan

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLeap)

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$29.92 - $43.73

per hour

Type

Closes

March 17, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping develop and monitor contracts and grants for early education programs in Michigan's newest state department, ensuring they follow rules and make the best use of funding to support kids from preschool onward.

It's a great fit for someone organized and detail-oriented who enjoys working on public programs that improve education and family opportunities.

You'll be part of a team focused on making Michigan a better place for learning and growth.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in any field
  • Three years of professional experience
  • Experience in contract development and monitoring
  • Knowledge of grant management and compliance
  • Ability to maximize state and federal funds
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Official transcripts required with application

Full Job Description


At the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, we are laser-focused on improving opportunities and outcomes for Michiganders from preschool to postsecondary.

From connecting more families with quality child care and prek programs to making it more affordable to earn a skill certificate or college degree, we are helping more people make it in Michigan.

MiLEAP was created by Governor Whitmer in July 2023 and is the newest department in the State of Michigan. Visit Michigan.gov/MiLEAP to learn more about our work and consider applying to join a team working to make Michigan a better place to grow up, learn, live, work, and play.

This position functions as the recognized resource for contracts funded by the Office of Early Education. Duties include participation in the development of contracts or grants and contract monitoring to ensure continued compliance and maximization of state and federal funds.

Position Description

Requirements

This position generally requires possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and three years of professional experience. Specific information on the education and experience required for different class levels is in the job specifications for the Departmental Analyst class.

Additional Information

Please attach your resume, cover letter, and applicable official transcripts to your application.

An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date.

A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted.

An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as "Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft.

Degree certificates are not accepted. When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/10/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5262864