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Departmental Specialist 13 (Global Data Specialist) - Enterprise Information Management

State of Michigan

Transportation

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Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$31.99 - $47.75

per hour

Type

Closes

February 13, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing and protecting the Michigan Department of Transportation's key data when it's shared outside the department, including overseeing data storage, ensuring rules are followed, and creating visual reports to help others understand the information.

It's ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, spotting patterns, and solving problems on their own in a fast-paced team focused on better decision-making.

You'll need a strong eye for detail and a willingness to learn new tools to help the team innovate.

Key Requirements

  • Experience managing master and reference data repositories
  • Knowledge of information governance, data standards, and policies
  • Skills in ensuring data integrity and effective data management
  • Ability to provide business analytics, research, and analysis
  • Proficiency in creating dashboards, scorecards, and data visualizations
  • Strong independent problem-solving and strategy development
  • Attention to detail and passion for business intelligence in a dynamic environment

Full Job Description

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Are you someone who loves data, understands the value of data and enjoys visualizing data for others to gain insight? Then this position is for you!

As the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) global data specialist, you will be responsible for the following when data is shared externally to MDOT:

  • Managing MDOT’s master and reference data repository.
  • Serving as a key link in supporting information governance-related policies and goals as an information steward on the Information Stewards Board to:
    1. Fulfill information governance objectives
    2. Adhere to department data standards and policies
    3. Ensure data integrity and good data management
  • Provide business analytics and business intelligence services such as research, analysis and dashboard/scorecard creation related to MDOT’s master and reference data.


In the MDOT Office of Enterprise Information Management (EIM), our success is powered by our devotion to innovation and providing leading-edge services and solutions.

We strive to promote and encourage our employees’ best qualities, which cultivates a positive and diverse team.

As an office, our mission is to provide better information and IT tools to facilitate robust decision-making and operational performance.

We are looking for someone who understands the importance of master and reference data, thrives in a dynamic environment, is adept at independently devising strategies to tackle challenges, develops actionable plans, and proactively executes solutions with minimal guidance.

Your passion for business analytics, readiness for growth and learning, and attention to detail will directly contribute to the team’s success. Begin your journey with MDOT today!


The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Departmental Specialist 13 position.


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
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Additional Information

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

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


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: 1/29/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/18/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5172687