Departmental Analyst 9-12

Full Job Description

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an individual to work in public service as a Departmental Analyst in the Licensing Section of the Office of Insurance Licensing, Investigations, and Audits.

This position is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters – helping to protect consumers and maintaining public confidence in Michigan’s insurance industry.

The right candidate will play a critical role in the insurance regulatory framework of Michigan. You will review active insurance licensees to ensure they are complying with applicable requirements.

This role involves researching and reviewing reports of misconduct, including insurer appointment terminations for cause, disciplinary actions taken by other states, and other compliance issues, using information from insurers, licensees, agencies, background checks, and industry data.

You will be responsible for maintaining records on compliance cases and associated data, coordinating case priority, and preparing case summaries and detailed compliance action referrals.

In addition, you will monitor enforcement of licensees and actions and serve as the liaison for the Licensing Section with the Office of General Counsel and other states’ insurance department regulators.

For the specific position description, please click here: Departmental Analyst 9-P11 or Departmental Analyst 12

Ideal candidates will have:

• The drive to serve the people of the State of Michigan and make a difference in an important role that supports Michigan individuals and businesses.
• The desire to travel to diverse work locations for examinations, training opportunities, and conferences.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-tech environment while demonstrating sound professional judgement and decision-making.
• A curious and analytical mind capable of analyzing complex statutes, policy forms, and converting this information into an easy to understand, consumer friendly format.
• The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
• The desire to work closely with colleagues and management to solve problems.
• The ability to work well both independently and within a team.

Other job features:

• Participation in webinars, conference calls, and employee development training.
• DIFS is looking for a team member who has an interest in helping others, who wants to learn and grow as a professional, and who wants to enjoy all the exciting things life in Michigan has to offer.
• This position provides competitive pay, retirement, health, vision, and dental benefits.

Note: The Salary listed above is a range, and the final salary is determined by the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Work Location: This is an in-person position based in Lansing, Michigan, with the possibility for a hybrid work schedule where you would work from home up to three days per week, following a training period, if approved.

Attachment Requirements

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of official college transcripts.

An "official college transcript" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed, and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to DIFS.

Failure to attach the requested documents may result in your application being screened out.

Note: 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.

Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

DIFS is a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, committed to recruiting, training, and retaining veterans and their spouses.

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

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