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Department Analyst 9-12 - Information Security and Control Division

Salary

$2,008.00 - $3,396.80 Biweekly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

2301-25-ISC002

Department

Department of State

Opening Date

05/28/2025

Closing Date

6/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

This position serves as a security administrator within the Department for information systems including Customer and Automotive Records System (CARS). The position functions as the security liaison to the Bureau's, Offices, and Divisions to assist in preparing information system security plans following the Michigan Security Accreditation Process. The incumbent has the responsibility for serving as an organizational liaison in the area of information security and providing consultation regarding security awareness, ongoing access management, risk assessment and data classification issues. The incumbent also serves as an organizational liaison for monitoring the resolution of audit recommendations and information system security risks. This position provides support to the Division regarding information security access responsibilities.

Position Description

Departmental Analyst - 9-11 (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD%20-%20Departmental%20Analyst%20ISC%209-11.pdf)

Departmental Analyst 12

Qualification of candidates will determine the level in which this position will be filled. The selected candidate will be offered the position at the highest level the candidate qualifies for. If this position is filled as a Departmental Analyst 9-P11, there is not an automatic, or guaranteed, reclassification to the advanced level (12) when eligible.

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Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Preferred areas of study include information security, information assurance, forensic accounting, auditing, or information systems.

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.

Alternate Education and Experience

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 Requirements and Information

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the below written exercise and attach it to your application:

+ In your own words, define information security and the role it plays in government. Describe how you directly have been impacted by information security at home, work or school.

Please limit your response to one page.

__________________

If you qualify for this position based on education, you must attach a copy of your official transcripts in order to determine if you meet the educational requirements.

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 toevaluatorsfor 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.

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).

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.

You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

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.

Please review Civil Servicejob specification (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalAnalyst\_12505\_7.pdf) for details.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. 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.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

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Updated: 2/28/24

01

Are you related to anyone working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered "yes" to question #1, please list the name of each relative. If you answered "no" to question #1, please enter "none."

03

Please select which of the following you possess.

+ A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts

+ At least one year of professional experience in the state classified service

+ None of the above

04

While pursuing your bachelor's degree, your area of focus was (if you do not possess a bachelor's degree, select "None of the above"):

+ Accounting

+ Auditing

+ Information Systems

+ Forensic Accounting

+ Information Security

+ Information Assurance

+ Other area of focus

+ None of the above

05

If you selected "Other area of focus" for question #4, please list your area of focus. If you did not select "Other area of focus" for question #4, enter "Not applicable".

06

Due to the nature of this position, the Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) conduct comprehensive background checks that will require the candidate to be subjected; and not limited to: driving record and criminal history review, fingerprinting, drug testing, reference checks and validating documentation to confirm citizenship. Do you accept and comply to these background check requirements?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Please list all previous names, to include name at birth, and any alias name(s) used. If you do not have any previous/alias names to list, please enter "none"

08

Please describe your experience in conducting research of highly complex topics, analyzing sources, and documenting your findings for a variety of audiences. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "Not applicable."

09

Please describe your experience in leading team projects with tight deadlines. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "Not applicable."

10

Within NIST Special Publication 800-53, Revision 5, there are multiple security control families. In your own words, please summarize your understanding of one of those families. If you do not possess this information, please enter "Not applicable."

11

Please explain the importance of internal controls within an organizational structure. If you do not possess this information, please enter "Not applicable."

12

In the space below, please describe how your qualifications, level of knowledge, and experience make you a good candidate to be considered for this Departmental Analyst position.

13

If you qualify based on your education, did you attach your "official" college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are not acceptable)?

+ Yes

+ No

14

Did you attach your written exercise (found under the "Additional Requirements and Information" section of the job posting)? Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out.

+ Yes

+ No

15

Please select all that apply from the options below. (Note: actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported). Failure to answer this question honestly may result in being sanctioned from employment with MDOS.

+ I have been dismissed within the last two years

+ I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years

+ I have been suspended without pay within the last two years

+ I have received an unsatisfactory performance rating within the last two years

+ I have received a written reprimand within the last two years

+ I have signed a last chance agreement with MDOS within the last two years

+ I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Department of State

Address

[email protected]

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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