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Posted: February 24, 2026 (1 day ago)

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IT Programmer Analyst Application Support

State of Michigan

Technology, Management and Budget

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$24.32 - $48.09

per hour

Closes

March 11, 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 designing, building, testing, and updating software applications for state government operations in a team setting.

It suits someone who enjoys problem-solving with technology, communicates well with others, and wants to contribute to public services in a supportive work environment.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, team players who value standards, customer service, and continuous learning.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing applications in client/server and web environments
  • Knowledge of software development, testing, and deployment processes
  • Familiarity with the State of Michigan System Engineering Methodology (SEM)
  • Strong communication skills to adapt messages for different audiences
  • Commitment to excellent customer service, integrity, and team motivation
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and advocate for standards
  • Embrace diversity and a team-oriented mindset

Full Job Description

About DTMB: 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.

About the position: This position is responsible for the design, maintenance, development and enhancement of the agency applications.

Assignments will provide for the development, testing and deployment of application releases, updates and modifications within a client/server and web server environment.

Project assignments and activity will be executed within the framework of the State of Michigan System Engineering Methodology (SEM).

View the Position Description here:

Information Technology Programmer Analyst P11

Information Technology Programmer Analyst 12

Position Location: This position is located in Lansing, MI. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

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.

This person needs to be an excellent communicator, adjusting communication style and messages to varying audiences to ensure understanding.

We need an individual who understands the value of standards and can advocate for them in a way that is understood and supported.

Excellent customer service is core to our culture, being able to motivate and support team members, manage expectations, and conduct ourselves with integrity is key to how we work.

You need to embrace diversity, have a team-oriented mindset, communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals, and have a desire to invest in the success of the Division.

If you are a self-motivated person with a proven track record, who wants a challenge and to work in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering value to our agency partners, we are really interested in hearing from you.

Current team members have the following to say about why you should work in this area:

  • “GREAT office culture.”

  • “True positive team environment and management support.”

  • “Opportunities to share thoughts and opinions about our processes and the way we work.”

  • “There is a wide path for growth in your career, and the management team supports employees reaching their full potential.”

  • “Doing work that directly affects the lives of every [resident] of the State of Michigan”

What We Offer: The State of Michigan offers 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.

Please consider sending in your application today.

SIGNING BONUS:

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.

Classifications for the $2,500 bonus are:

Information Technology Infrastructure Analyst

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst

Information Technology Project Coordinator

Information Technology Project Manager

Information Technology Specialist


*DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT



Requirements

Education
Information Technology Programmer/Analyst P11/12
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.
Experience
Information Technology Programmer/Analyst P11

No specific type or amount is required.
Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12

Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11.

Qualifications

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst P11-12

Possession of an associate’s degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant, may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Information

This posting will be used to fill two vacancies.

You must attach a detailed resume, cover letter and official transcript to your application (word or pdf). Failure to do so will result in your application packet being screened out as incomplete.

If applicable, attach copies of official college transcripts to your application.

(Internet version of transcripts will not be accepted) Failure to attach applicable transcripts may result in your application being screened out.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.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs.
View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/InformationTechnologyProgrammerAnalyst_12733_7.pdf

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/25/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5246348