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State Administrative Manager 15 - Special Investigations Section

State of Michigan

Department of State

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$96,491 - $138,794

per year

Closes

February 9, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of investigators and support staff to probe fraud, abuse, and crimes related to state programs, while coordinating with law enforcement and other agencies to ensure thorough investigations and potential prosecutions.

The role also includes managing daily operations like staff training, performance reviews, and developing policies to keep everything running smoothly.

It's a great fit for someone with strong leadership skills, experience in investigations or law enforcement, and a passion for public service in a regulatory environment.

Key Requirements

  • Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major, or equivalent alternate education and experience such as high school diploma plus relevant professional experience
  • Four years of professional experience, including two years at an experienced (P11) level or one year at an advanced (12) level
  • Experience in safety and regulatory or law enforcement fields, preferably at level 14 or 15 for alternates
  • Proven supervisory skills in managing teams, including employee evaluation, counseling, selection, and training
  • Ability to develop and propose policies and procedures for investigations
  • Strong communication and coordination skills with law enforcement, agencies, businesses, and the public
  • Experience in fraud investigations, program compliance, or related criminal matters

Full Job Description

Secretary of State seal with blue border MDOS hires great people from diverse backgrounds. We are building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. By reflecting our communities, we enhance ourselves, our relationships, and our work to better serve the State of Michigan.


POSITION DUTIES - This position functions as the State Administrative Manager over an investigative team of Regulation Agents and administrative support personnel, and is responsible for leading investigations involving fraud, and abuse in MDOS program areas, crimes against persons and property crimes, as well as training, and overseeing the work of Regulation Agents and other staff.

The incumbent supervises administrative personnel and fraud investigators who have responsibility for investigations into allegations of fraud involving all state-wide MDOS programs, which may result in seeking prosecution or referrals to law enforcement agencies and/or prosecutors for criminal prosecution.

This incumbent is expected to promote effective communication and cooperation between other areas of the Department, and to coordinate investigative activities with local, state, and federal law enforcement officials, other agencies, businesses, and the public.

Duties include all activities in the sections including establishing priorities, allocating staff, and ensuring the successful completion of assignments.

The supervisory functions that this position manages include employee evaluation, counseling, selection, provision of technical and policy guidance and training of employees.

Develops and proposes policies and procedures that ensure section responsibilities are clearly defined and investigations are thoroughly conducted and appropriately pursued.


Position Description - State Administrative Manager 15


APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.



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Requirements

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

Experience

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Qualifications

Alternate Education and Experience

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

OR

At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least four years of professional experience including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level gained in the State of Michigan classified service.


Additional Information


Please attach a resume, cover letter, and copy of your official transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Failure to attach these documents may result in your application being screened out.

The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the selections process (i.e. application, written exercises, cover letter, etc.) with MDOS is not permitted. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application will be removed from consideration.

You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

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

As outlined by Civil Service, an official transcript must bear the applicant’s name, college, or university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, or letterhead), date and name of the conferred degree and registrar’s signature. Transcripts that do not meet these requirements are considered unofficial. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here(Download PDF reader).

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.

educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials.

Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.

Position requires incumbent have at least two years of experience in a leadership role within an investigative unit.

Due to Criminal Justice requirements for LEIN operators, position requires incumbent submit fingerprints for state and federal criminal background checks; qualify for access under the criminal conviction policy per the Federal CJIS Security Policy and Michigan addendum; pass the LEIN certification test and be certified within 6 months of employment or assignment; and retest/recertify every 2 yrs.

Position requires incumbent be a United States Citizen and pass a thorough background investigation to comply with Public Act 7 of 2008, Public Act 23 of 2008, and the Memorandum of Agreement between the State of Michigan and the Department of Homeland Security.

As part of the Department of State's continued efforts to produce secure driver's licenses and personal identification cards, state law (Public Act 7 of 2008) requires the Department to perform security checks on designated positions.

This notice is to inform you that if you are appointed to a Security Checked Position, you must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and continue to meet the requirements for the duration of the position.

Employment may be terminated if U.S. Citizenship cannot be verified by the first day of employment. The following documents may be used to verify proof of citizenship*:

  • Original certified birth certificate issued by a government unit in the U.S. or U.S. territory
  • Valid, unexpired U.S. passport
  • Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, or N-561)
  • Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570 or N-578)

*Note: Photo identification must be provided. The current legal name and date of birth on the citizenship and identity documents should match. Spelling needs to match exactly.

Date of birth needs to be an exact match. If the current legal name is different from the name on the birth certificate, the employee must show legal proof of the name change (i.e.

original marriage license, divorce decree or court order).


View the job specification at: Current Job Specification (michigan.gov)

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/31/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5208082