Departmental Analyst 9-P11

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is hiring a Data Analyst in the Director’s Office to support the department’s programs, projects, and regulatory responsibilities. The role conducts research and data analysis using statistical and data science tools such as R and Python. The analyst works with DIFS leadership and staff to identify needs and develop reports, dashboards, queries, and automated workflows that produce meaningful insights from DIFS data. The role also responds to ad hoc data requests from across the department to support data-driven decision-making. This is a two-year limited-term appointment that includes the full benefits offered to State of Michigan employees. It may be extended or made permanent based on future business needs, but an extension or permanent appointment is not guaranteed. The position is based in person in Lansing, Michigan. After a training period, a hybrid schedule with work from home up to three days per week may be available if approved. The position includes participation in webinars, conference calls, and employee development training. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts. DIFS-issued active licenses in regulated industries must be surrendered if an offer is accepted. Use of AI software is prohibited in all areas of the selection process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any major, or qualifying substitution: education typically acquired through high school completion and at least two years of full-time active-duty uniformed-services experience at or above the E-6 level.
Departmental Analyst 9: no specific type or amount of experience required.
Departmental Analyst 10: one year of professional experience.
Departmental Analyst P11: two years of professional experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings in an easy-to-understand format.
Clear, concise, and effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborate with colleagues and management to solve problems, and exercise sound professional judgment and decision-making.
If the candidate accepts an offer, any active DIFS-issued license must be surrendered.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of official college transcripts.
Use of AI software is prohibited throughout the selection process.

Nice To Haves

Interest in serving Michigan residents and businesses and supporting the public.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, high-tech environment.
Curiosity and an analytical mindset.
Interest in helping others and in learning and growing professionally.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and data analysis to support DIFS programs, projects, and regulatory responsibilities.
Use statistical and data science tools, including R and Python.
Work with DIFS leadership and staff to identify data and reporting needs.
Develop reports, dashboards, queries, and automated workflows to generate meaningful insights from DIFS data.
Respond to ad hoc data requests from across the department to support data-driven decision-making.
Participate in webinars, conference calls, and employee development training.