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Departmental Analyst 9-P11

Salary

$25.10 - $39.33 Hourly

Location

To Be Determined - TBD, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

1801-25-UI-FD-083

Department

LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity

Opening Date

09/05/2025

Closing Date

9/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more atwww.michigan.gov/LEO.

The person in this job will complete or oversee a variety of research and analysis assignments for the purpose of evaluating and assessing UIA’s activities and services delivery. The analyst in this position performs UI data queries, analyses the data, and prepares program activity reports for internal and external stakeholders. The analyst assists in the collection, processing, and verification of data. This position supports in UI data query and preparation for the analysis and the preparation of narrative reports and data visualizations such as dashboards. Compiles information necessary for UI workload projections and impact evaluation of policy changes on the UIA Trust Fund. Assists with USDOL mandated Data Validation activities, including identification of IT related reporting issues; establishment of new program reporting requirements; testing automated system changes; and making recommendations for reporting improvements.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Current PD - 1801-25-UI-FD-083.pdf)

Depending on the selected candidate, the official work location for this position will be located in Lansing or Detroit.

Required Education and Experience

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.

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

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable,if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts,click here (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript\_693831\_7.pdf) .

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 toevaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) 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.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject toCivil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conductand will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates inE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.

Salary for this position is entirely federally funded. Under federal law an employee whose salary is entirely federally funded may not be a candidate for public office in a partisan election.

View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf

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.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

01

DEPTALT - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR at least one year of professional level experience in the state classified service. OR the 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. Please attach a copy of your DD214.

+ Yes

+ No

02

DEPTALT – Please select your level of experience.

+ None to one year of professional experience.

+ One to two years of professional experience.

+ Two to three years of professional experience.

+ At least three years of professional experience.

03

Do you possess a bachelor's degree?

+ Yes

+ No

04

How many years of experience do you have collecting and analyzing data and reporting results to meet program deliverables? (All experience must be documented in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)

+ No Experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ Greater than 4 years

05

Please describe your experience with collecting and analyzing data and reporting results to meet program deliverables. If you answered, “No experience”, please enter N/A.

06

Please select your years of work experience with the Unemployment Insurance program? (All experience must be documented in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ Great than 4 years

07

Please describe your work experience with the Unemployment Insurance program. If you answered “No experience”, please enter N/A.

08

What is your level of proficiency with SQL? (Every interviewee will be asked to complete a SQL exercise one day before their oral interview and should be prepared to talk about their answers).

+ No experience

+ Basic syntax (simple query to retrieve information using Select and From commands)

+ Intermediate (conditional filters, joins, subqueries, etc.)

+ Advanced (tables and indexes, database design and management)

09

What is your level of proficiency with Excel? (During oral interview, you will be asked about a concrete example of an Excel project on which you worked).

+ No experience

+ Basic (able to format tables and perform simple calculations)

+ Intermediate (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data sorting/search)

+ Advanced (use statistical & mathematical functions; design, create & modify charts)

+ Expert (program in Visual Basics, create macros, etc.)

+ SQL certification

10

What is your level of proficiency with Power BI? (During oral interview, you will be asked about a concrete example of a Power BI project on which you worked).

+ No experience

+ Intermediate BI skills (Data analytics and modeling, Importing data, Manipulating data, Data modeling in the query editor, Table relationships and Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Building data visualizations and reports.)

+ BI certification

11

What other data analytical tools you are familiar with? (Check all that apply).

+ None

+ Python

+ R

+ SAS

+ SPSS

+ STATA

+ Linux OS

+ ArcGIS or other mapping software

+ Other (please list in next question)

12

If you responded "Other" to the previous question, please describe. If you do not select "other", leave question blank.

13

Please describe how your qualifications, knowledge, experience, and attitude, would make you the preferred candidate to be considered for this position.

14

Did you attach a cover letter, a detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college/university transcript(s) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in this application being screened out).

+ Yes

+ No

15

1801 Recruitment - To collect LEO recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate the feedback!

+ College/University Career Services Office

+ College/University Career Fair

+ Employee Referral

+ GONGWER Capitol Jobs Marketplace

+ Handshake

+ Michigan Civil Service Office of Career Services

+ Michigan Works! Agency

+ Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, etc.)

+ Pure Michigan Talent Connect

+ NEOGOV job alert

+ Veterans Organization

+ X (previously Twitter)

16

1801 Recruitment - If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran’s Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity.

17

1801- From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Corrections (MDOC), Department of Transportation (MDOT) etc.)

+ Not a State of Michigan employee

+ A previous State of Michigan employee

+ A current State of Michigan, Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) employee

+ A current State of Michigan (non-LEO) employee

18

1801 - Are you a current Labor and Economic Opportunity employee classified as a Departmental Analyst 9-P11 interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity

Address

[email protected]

PO Box 30714

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-241-9868

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/leo

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