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Posted: March 10, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Departmental Analyst 9-P11 (Data Analyst)

State of Michigan

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$25.85 - $40.51

per hour

Closes

March 25, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves analyzing lab testing data from Michigan's cannabis monitoring system to create reports comparing private labs with the state lab, handle special requests for data, and track any issues with test results that need fixing.

It also includes building and maintaining data queries, validating work through test scenarios, updating procedures, and joining meetings with other teams.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in data handling who enjoys working with numbers and improving processes in a regulatory environment.

Key Requirements

  • Experience with data analysis and creating reports from large datasets
  • Ability to build and maintain queries and datasets
  • Skills in identifying and tracking corrective actions for data variances
  • Proficiency in creating test scenarios to validate data work
  • Capability to develop or modify procedures and process flows
  • Strong communication skills for attending collaborative meetings
  • Familiarity with regulatory or lab testing environments preferred

Full Job Description

This position works with Lab testing data from the State Cannabis Monitoring software (METRC) to perform two major functions, Comparative Analysis reports of private Labs vs. State Reference Lab as well as prescribed and Adhoc reports. The job entails the creation and maintenance of queries, datasets and final reports to meet the requirements of the job. The position also creates and tracks corrective action of test results outside stated variances. Additional duties include creating test scenarios to validate work, creating or modifying procedures and process flows and attending collaborative meetings with other Sections within the CRA.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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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.

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.

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
Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable). Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/11/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5264519