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Departmental Analyst 9-12 (Passenger Rail Project Analyst) - Office of Rail

State of Michigan

Transportation

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$25.85 - $43.73

per hour

Type

Closes

April 30, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading projects to oversee and improve Michigan's passenger rail services, working with Amtrak, local communities, and other states to enhance connectivity and expand options for travelers.

It's a role in the state transportation department focused on rail initiatives that help move more people efficiently.

A good fit would be someone proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with an interest in transportation and public service.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in any major
  • For level 9: No specific experience required
  • For level 10: One year of professional experience
  • For level 11: Two years of professional experience, including one year equivalent to intermediate level
  • For level 12: Three years of professional experience, including one year equivalent to experienced level
  • Strong project management and analytical skills
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders like Amtrak and local communities

Full Job Description

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Do you want to be part of the future of passenger rail service in Michigan?

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Rail is seeking a positive, proactive, and detail-oriented individual who is committed to continuous learning and embraces the opportunity to positively impact Michigan’s passenger rail services.

MDOT is not just Michigan’s highway department as it also serves multiple roles specific to rail transportation.

The Office of Rail is a dedicated MDOT office with diverse responsibilities that collectively work towards moving more people and goods by rail.

This position is an opportunity to contribute to the oversight and improvement of Michigan’s passenger rail services.

As a Passenger Rail Analyst, you will lead projects that support and potentially expand Michigan’s three intercity passenger rail services operated by Amtrak.

In this role, you will work with Michigan’s twenty-two station communities, Amtrak, and counterparts from other Midwest states to improve services and strengthen regional connectivity.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (12) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer.

Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

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Requirements

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

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.

Departmental Analyst 12
Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) 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

To be considered for this position you must:


View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

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.

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.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.


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Posted on NEOGOV: 4/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/16/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5308699