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Senior Advisor - Jobs & Economy Team (Program Analyst Manager 3)

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Senior Advisor - Jobs & Economy Team (Program Analyst Manager 3)

Salary

$107,166.00 - $140,552.00 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

202502MAY111525MGH1

Department

Mayor's Office

Opening Date

11/25/2025

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

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Description

The Mayor’s Office and its economic development team, Jobs & Economy (JET), are seeking talented individuals to serve as Senior Advisor for Jobs & Economy. The Senior Advisor will be tasked with leadership in the execution of the City of Detroit’s economic development programs, public-private partnerships, and priority development projects to expand economic growth and create opportunities for Detroiters. Positioned as a lead on major commercial, mixed-use, and industrial development projects, business attraction, commercial corridor redevelopment, and small business programming, the Senior Advisor will work closely with executive senior leadership and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders.

Under the Mayor’s leadership, a JET Senior Advisor is positioned to help shape the course of history in Detroit by leading economic development projects and programs that alter the skyline and opportunity landscape of Detroit.

Examples of Duties

+ Lead concept development, planning, structuring, project set-up and management activities, engagement, public approvals, and implementation for priority development projects and public-private partnerships

+ Convene and lead interdepartmental and cross-agency teams to advance project outcomes and support specific program deliverables Structure and negotiate real estate and development agreements for the acquisition, exchange, and sale of property for redevelopment

+ Identify and champion solutions to complex development obstacles and process coordination

+ Build strong working relationships with staff and members of City Council, boards, and commissions to champion policies and approvals that promote economic growth and employment opportunities for Detroiters

+ Lead engagement with external and public approvals stakeholders to secure project and program results by negotiating consensus, facilitating and managing feedback, and addressing concerns Serve as liaison to private development and employer partners

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in business administration, public administration, public policy, economics, finance, accounting, urban studies, information technology, or a closely related field.

+ Minimum of four (4) years professional experience in systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of grants, housing development, or other financial data.

+ At least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity leading teams or providing instructions to subordinate staff.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

Interview: 70%

Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 07/03/2025

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

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Please indicate your highest level of education completed

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD/J.D.

+ No Education experience

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Describe your professional experience involving the systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of grants, housing development, or other financial data.

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Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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