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Posted: January 12, 2026 (3 days ago)

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DIRECTOR - Engagement and Performance Division, OCI - SDA 17

State of Michigan

Technology, Management and Budget

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$117,682 - $159,990

per year

Closes

February 13, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a director who leads a team focused on improving how state government departments work better, by engaging with citizens and adopting new technologies.

It involves overseeing projects to boost performance and collaborating with top state leaders.

A good fit would be an experienced leader who is passionate about public service, excellent at communicating, and skilled at solving problems in a fast-paced team environment.

Key Requirements

  • Strong leadership and management skills to oversee daily operations of the Engagement and Performance Division
  • Experience in lean process improvement, citizen engagement, and technology adoption programs
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for reports and documentation
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse professionals, including executive branch leaders
  • Organizational skills with strong time management and commitment to deadlines
  • Problem-solving abilities to resolve issues timely and effectively
  • Passion for public service, customer service, and team-oriented mindset

Full Job Description

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Who We Are: The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

This position is with the Office of Continuous Improvement within DTMB.

What We Are Looking For: We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens.

Above all, we are looking for someone that is passionate about customer service and being a leader.

This person needs to be an excellent communicator, meaning you can effectively give oral and written reports, and prepare clear and concise documentation both verbally and electronically.

Needs to have a team-oriented mindset, able to embrace diversity and be capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of professionals.

Must be organized, with good time management skills and know the importance of a timeline. We want someone who is reliable, honest and who keeps their commitments to colleagues and clients.

We need someone who can seek effective solutions to help resolve problems in a timely manner.

About The Position: This position serves as the Director of the Engagement and Performance Division (EPD) in the Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI).

This position oversees the daily operations of the EPD.

The primary focus of this position is to develop and drive improvements in the performance of executive branch departments and agencies through ongoing programs and projects involving lean process improvement, citizen and resident engagement, and improved technology adoption.

The EPD Director is a key leadership position within the OCI and has regular direct interaction with the executive office, the State Budget Office, and the leadership of executive branch departments and agencies.

Position Location/Remote Office: The office location is Lansing, MI. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate.

The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week.

What We Offer: The State of Michigan offers a competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, access to professional development training, excellent vacation and sick time policies and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life.

We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the State of Michigan employee family if you are interested.

If you are a self-motivated person who wants a challenge and to work in a high paced environment, we are really interested in hearing from you. Please consider sending in your application today.


Online application must contain detailed work experience. It will be used as the primary source for the review of your qualifications. For more information about this posting, please review the position duties listed in the provided links:

POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB SPECIFICATION


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Requirements

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

Experience
Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements

Additional Information

To be considered for this position you must:

  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • Attach a cover letter.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

    Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

    Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered and screened out. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions(Download PDF reader)

    Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

    The Office of Career Services offers current State Employees and interested applicants access to the job application process and a variety of career planning resources.

    In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment.

    DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment.

    If selected for employment, you must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States. DTMB does not offer employment sponsorship and DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/13/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5192264