Departmental Analyst (Trainee) 9-P11 ( Railroad Infrastructure Analyst) - Rail

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work possible

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a Rail Infrastructure Analyst to review complex project and billing data ensuring compliance with MDOT, FRA and federal grant requirements. The role supports project management, financial oversight, and documentation control across multiple rail corridors.

The position also assists rail asset management activities, handling complaints, encroachments, and field conditions, coordinating with MDOT, FRA, railroad companies, contractors, and FHWA to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
• No specific type or amount of professional experience required for Departmental Analyst 9.
• One year of professional experience for Departmental Analyst 10.
• Two years of professional experience for Departmental Analyst P11, including one year at the intermediate (10) level.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and interpret complex project and billing information to ensure alignment with MDOT, FRA, and federal grant requirements.
• Assist in administering rail asset management activities and coordinate between MDOT, FRA, railroads, contractors, FHWA to support resolution processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in any major

Job description

This position serves as the Railroad Infrastructure Analyst for the Michigan Line and other state owned rail corridors and is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting complex project and billing information including but not limited to project authorizations, work orders, contracts invoices and financial documentation to ensure alignment with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and federal grant requirements. This position supports project management, financial oversight, and documentation control activities by accessing data accuracy, verifying compliance, developing corrective recommendations, and maintaining required records across multiple projects.

This position also assists in administering and analyzing rail asset management activities, including complaints, encroachments, and field conditions along state owned rail lines. The role contributes to coordination between MDOT, FRA, railroad companies, contractors, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) by evaluating information, identifying issues, and supporting resolution processes.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (P11) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Departmental Analyst (Trainee) 9-P11 Position Description
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

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.

Education for Departmental Analyst 9-P11

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience for Departmental Analyst 9-P11

No specific type or amount is required.

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.

Education and Experience for Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee) 9 (FOR CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

• Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
• OR
• Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
• OR
• Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification.
• OR
• Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
• OR
• One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
• *Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate's degree or two years of college.

Educational Substitution

College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.

Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee 9) 9 - P11

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.

View the job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact [e-mail].