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Posted: April 13, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Information Technology (IT) Contract Analyst

State of Michigan

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$25.85 - $43.73

per hour

Closes

April 23, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves researching and analyzing IT contracts for a state government department, helping teams understand and manage purchases, and improving procurement processes to make them more efficient.

It also includes creating training materials and tracking performance metrics to ensure everything runs smoothly and follows rules.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in contracts or procurement, who enjoys problem-solving and working in a team-focused government setting.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in research and analysis for contract development and procurement processes
  • Knowledge of IT contracts, purchases, and interpretation for departmental bureaus
  • Skills in conducting analysis, documentation, and process improvements, including Special Personal Services (SPS) contracts
  • Ability to maintain, implement, and evaluate training and documentation for program quality and compliance
  • Proficiency in tracking metrics and providing recommendations for procurement initiatives
  • Strong written communication skills, as evidenced by a required cover letter explaining relevant background
  • Resume demonstrating relevant work experience in procurement or contract management

Full Job Description

Summary of Position Duties:

This position conducts research, performs analysis, tracks metrics, and provides recommendations related to procurement programs/initiatives.

Primary duties of this position include the following: (1) Perform research and analysis to inform the development of contracts and provide LARA bureaus with interpretation of IT contracts and purchases; (2) Conduct research, analysis, documentation, and process improvements for the procurement processes for the department programs and initiatives, including but not limited to Special Personal Services (SPS) contract process; (3) Maintains, implements and/or evaluates related training and documentation to ensure program quality, productivity, and adherence to internal/contractual controls for the department’s procurement and contract development processes.

Additional Requirements and Information:

Interested candidates must attach a resume, and a cover letter explaining how your background and work experience will assist you in completed the necessary job requirements detailed in the Position Description.

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For more information about our department, visit us at www.michigan.gov/lara, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube

LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer

LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer

Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development and diversity and inclusion.

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 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.

Departmental Analyst 12
Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) 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

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Posted on NEOGOV: 4/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/14/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5304457