Summary

This job involves managing finances for the Michigan State Police's new Information Technology Division, including creating strategies to control IT spending, handling grants with other state departments, and monitoring budgets.

It's a specialist role focused on fiscal planning and oversight for IT-related costs.

A good fit would be someone with strong financial analysis experience, especially in government or IT budgeting, who enjoys policy development and detail-oriented work.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher with at least 12 semester credits in accounting, finance, or economics
Four years of professional experience as a Financial Analyst or equivalent
Two years of experience equivalent to Financial Analyst P11, Accountant P11, or Auditor P11
One year of experience equivalent to Financial Analyst 12, Accountant 12, or Auditor 12
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification can substitute for one year of P11 experience
Ability to pass pre-employment screening including drug test, criminal background check, and fingerprinting

Full Job Description

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This position functions as the staff specialist fiscally responsible for the newly created Information Technology Division (ITD) and the Michigan State Police’s interdepartmental grant (IDG) for Information Technology (IT) with the Department Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB). The position develops strategies and policies to control IT expenditures. Additionally, the position builds guidelines to implement the IT costs allocation plan. The position is responsible for all financial monitoring related to the IDG with DTMB and the ITD Budgets.

Position Description

This position functions as the staff specialist fiscally responsible for the newly created Information Technology Division (ITD) and the Michigan State Police’s interdepartmental grant for Information Technology (IT) with the Department Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB). The position develops strategies and policies to control IT expenditures. Additionally, the position builds guidelines to implement the IT costs allocation plan.

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is a full-service policing agency with statewide jurisdiction, providing over 60 different services either directly to Michigan residents or in support of other law enforcement agencies. The MSP personnel most visible to the public are the uniform troopers whose primary responsibilities include traffic enforcement, crime prevention and investigation, and community engagement and service.

Requirements

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: accounting, finance, or economics.

Experience
Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Financial Analyst; including two years equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11, Accountant P11, or Auditor P11 or one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 12, Accountant 12, or Auditor 12.

Qualifications

Possession of a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Financial Analyst P11 experience.

Additional Information

This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.

Please attach a cover letter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

Please note: Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application.

View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FinancialSpecialist.pdf

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.