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Departmental Analyst (Trainee) 9-12

State of Michigan

Treasury

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$24.92 - $43.73

per hour

Type

Closes

March 26, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level analyst role in Michigan's Treasury Department involves supporting tobacco and miscellaneous taxes by analyzing data, solving problems, and improving processes for customers inside and outside the agency.

It suits motivated self-starters who enjoy teamwork, adapting to changes, and turning complex data into clear insights and recommendations.

Ideal candidates are good communicators with some professional experience in data or analysis, though recent graduates can apply for the trainee position.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in any major (or high school diploma for trainee positions available to classified state employees)
  • Professional experience: None for level 9, 1 year for level 10, 2 years (including 1 year at intermediate level) for P11, 3 years (including 1 year at experienced level) for 12
  • Strong data analysis skills, including crafting custom queries and interpreting data for insights
  • Effective communication to present complex information clearly to stakeholders
  • Ability to research, collaborate, and recommend operational improvements
  • Motivated self-starter who adapts to change in a dynamic environment
  • Experience in professional roles post-bachelor's (trainee option requires 3-4 years in specific state classifications)

Full Job Description

The Michigan Department of Treasury Banner with the State Capitol building on a sunny day

Treasury’s Special Taxes Division is looking for an innovative, data driven professional who is motivated by opportunities to continually enhance the experience of internal and external customers.

This position supports the Tobacco Tax and Miscellaneous Taxes and Fees units, as well as the overall mission and goals of the Division.

When tasked with unique challenges, you won’t be facing them alone – you’ll be supported by a collaborative team of solution oriented and customer focused professionals.

Are you…

  • A motivated self-starter who enjoys initiating action while taking on new challenges in a dynamic work environment?
  • An intuitive and adaptable champion of change?
  • An effective communicator with a talent for presenting complex information clearly to both internal and external stakeholders?
  • A data-savvy problem solver with experience crafting and executing custom queries, and interpreting data to uncover insights?
  • Driven by the challenge of solving new and unique problems through research and collaboration, and ultimately making recommendations for operational improvement?

If this sounds like you and you are interested in joining our team, review the information below to learn more.

Departmental Analyst 9-P11 Position Description
Departmental Analyst 12 Position Description
Treasury Careers – Learn more about why Treasury is a Great Place to Work!




Requirements

Education for Departmental Analyst 9-12
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience for Departmental Analyst 9-12

Please Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying 'professional experience' is only considered post bachelor's degree.

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.

Education and Experience for Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee) 9 (FOR CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.

OR

Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.

OR

Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification.

OR

Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.

OR

One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.

*Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate's degree or two years of college.

Educational Substitution
College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.

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.

Military experience: For those applicants with military service, please provide your DD214 or other official military documentation that may help identify transferable skills and experience that may qualify in lieu of the required education.

Additional Information


Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

Official Transcripts. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts.

Foreign Transcripts. 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 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.

Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Hybrid Remote Work. This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Hybrid Remote Work approval is at the discretion of the appointing authority and is subject to change and can be ended at any time for any reason.

E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Interviews. Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary, as instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview.

Fingerprinting. This position has a FTINPRINT sub-class code. The sub-class code indicates the position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.



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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/12/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5267388