Legislative Analyst 9-P11 (Departmental Analyst)

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid leave

Tuition reduction program

Job summary

The State of Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget seeks a Departmental Analyst to support legislative and FOIA activities within the Director's Office. You will analyze legislation, coordinate inquiries, prepare policy analyses and correspondence, and manage constituent requests to inform DTMB leadership and legislative engagements.

With a bachelor’s degree and progressive state service experience, you will collaborate with agency leadership and external stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any major.
• Two years of professional experience, with increasing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legislation and coordinate legislative inquiries.
• Research and prepare policy analyses and correspondence.
• Manage constituent requests and support legislative hearings.
• Assist with the administration of the DTMB FOIA program.

Skills

Policy analysis

Legislation research

Constituent services

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

The Legislative Analyst plays a key role within the DTMB Director's Office, supporting a department of nearly 3,000 public servants who deliver essential administrative services to all state government agencies. This role provides critical support to DTMB's legislative, engagement, and transparency functions while helping advance the department's mission and priorities.

Working closely with the Legislative Director and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator, this position analyzes legislation, coordinates legislative inquiries, researches and prepares policy analyses and correspondence, manages constituent requests, supports legislative hearings, and assists with the administration of DTMB's FOIA program. This position is responsible for constituent responses and for conducting in-depth research as needed to prepare DTMB leadership to advise on legislative strategy, or to prepare DTMB leadership to present to the legislature.

The position collaborates extensively with DTMB leadership, state agencies, the Executive Office of the Governor, legislators, and external stakeholders to advance departmental priorities while promoting responsive, transparent, and effective government.

If you are a self-motivated person who wants a challenge and to work in a high paced environment, we are really interested in hearing from you.

The state of Michigan offers a competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes to help meet your educational and career goals. We offer health, life, dental vision, and disability insurances. Our employees enjoy paid parental leave, up to 9% match with 401(k), flexible spending accounts, excellent vacation and sick time policies, 14 holidays, and the ability to achieve work-life balance.

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 professionalexperience.

Departmental Analyst 11

Two years of professionalexperience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

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. If applicable, attach copies of official college transcripts to your application. (Internet version of transcripts will not be accepted). Failure to attach applicable transcripts may result in your application being screened out.

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.

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

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

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