Database Administrator Specialist

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

The State of Michigan seeks an Information Technology Specialist 14 in Lansing, MI to lead data design and analysis for CEPI systems, with strong SQL Server expertise. You will translate business needs into technical solutions, maintain data integrity, and enforce architectural standards across projects.

Role emphasizes independent judgment, collaborative communication, and public service commitment. Hybrid work is available (2 on-site/3 remote) with a possible $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• When applying, provide a bachelor’s degree with 21 semester credits in computer science, data processing, or related fields.
• Experience requirements include three years of IT infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst work at the P11 level or one year at P12.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for CEPI data collection systems and coordinate data administration for required assignments.
• Collaborate with DTMB and CEPI staff to develop system requirements and recommendations.
• Ensure DTMB standards are enforced throughout the SDLC and align with business needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Data Processing / IT/ related field

Tools

SQL Server

Data modeling

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services including Information Technology project delivery, maintenance and support. This position is within DTMB Agency Services area supporting MDE, CEPI, MCSC, MDCR, & MiLEAP.

Job Description

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services including Information Technology project delivery, maintenance and support. This position is within DTMB Agency Services area supporting MDE, CEPI, MCSC, MDCR, & MiLEAP.

We are looking for a person that understands the value of public service in a diverse environment and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. This person needs to be an excellent communicator, meaning they can explain things to an individual or large group in a way that they can understand and relate to, not necessarily an orator. We would love someone who is a motivator and leader. You need to be organized, have good time management skills, and know the importance of a timeline. We need someone who is reliable and honest and who keeps their word and commitments to their colleagues and customers. We want someone who comes to work to work and holds themselves and their staff accountable. You need to embrace diversity, have a team-oriented mindset, and learn to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals. Strong communications skills are a must.

This position is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI) data collection systems and requires considerable independent judgment directing and coordinating the appropriate data administration and management methods, practices, procedures and tools, to complete the required assignments. Expertise is required in Microsoft SQL Server database support.

This position is heavily involved with strategic and tactical information design, the analysis of business areas, security, and data modeling to meet data collection needs. Responsibility includes the identification, analysis, categorizing, synthesis, design and productive use of business information. In addition, this position is responsible for enforcing/ensuring that the architectural frameworks are properly implemented and enforced. The specialist is required to collaborate with business clients and the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) professionals to develop system requirements, perform analysis activities, make recommendations for process and business flows, and develop consensus on both business and systems requirements. They serve as the primary contact to champion of needs of the business client and ensure adherence to DTMB standards throughout the software development life cycle.

If you are a self-motivated person with a proven track record, who seeks challenging work in a high-paced environment.

The State of Michigan offers competitive work experience that includes in-state remote work options, tuition reduction program at several higher education institutions, a variety of benefits, access to professional development training, and excellent vacation and sick time policies.

DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

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Position Description

Position Location/Remote Office:

The office location is Lansing, MI. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out-of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate. The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week.

Signing Bonus

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of 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.

DTMB is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Required Education And Experience

Education and Experience

Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.

Experience

Information Technology Specialist 14

Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.

Alternate Education And Experience

An associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, mathematics or equivalent; and at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.

OR

At least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least three years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.

Additional Requirements And Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered and screened out. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (Download PDF reader)

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.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. If selected for employment, you must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States.

Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

View the job specifications at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologySpecialist.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.