Senior IT QA and Reporting Analyst

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 serves as a Senior IT QA and Reporting Analyst supporting the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

The role is responsible for developing detailed test plans; creating and managing automated testing routines in client/server and web environments; and producing application reports using Microsoft Power BI.

The position supports the full software development lifecycle and requires familiarity with core technologies including HTML5, SQL, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Microsoft Power BI, Azure DevOps, and automated testing tools used with .NETdevelopment (such as Playwright or comparable suites).

Helpful additional technologies include Angular/JavaScript, ASP.NET, VB.NET, SQL, C#, and Microsoft SharePoint.

The analyst provides technical leadership to team members, evaluates new tools and systems, and contributes to large, high-visibility projects.

Responsibilities include adhering to agency standards and SUITE methodology; maintaining system documentation and specifications; collaborating with clients on business requirements; and supporting training and coaching of team resources.

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 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

Qualifications

Additional Information

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.

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