Departmental Specialist 14 (Office of Performance Management)

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Departmental Specialist 14 leads high-profile projects supporting implementation of DTMB’s Strategic Plan and strategic process improvement projects. The position serves as a subject matter expert and strategic planning resource for DTMB senior leadership, including on high-priority projects assigned by the Executive Office Director. These multiyear projects involve broad metrics and limited resources. The role identifies subject matter experts who contribute to project success and supports development of project metrics. The position chairs the DTMB Training Council, acts as a liaison to MCSC, and serves as the central point of contact with a dotted-line relationship to the DTMB Director for special projects. The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports state agencies through services including building management and maintenance, information technology, contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of state retirement systems. The office is located in Lansing, Michigan. The department offers a hybrid work option requiring two days per week onsite at the official work location and three days remote. Out-of-state applicants must plan to relocate. Applicants must provide a detailed resume and cover letter and, if applicable, official college transcripts or a foreign degree evaluation. Newly hired state employees must pass a pre-employment drug test and, if applicable, a physical; criminal and driving records may also be checked. Employment authorization is verified through E-Verify, and the department does not sponsor employment visas or participate in STEM-OPT.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any major.
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Attach a detailed resume and cover letter.
If applicable, provide official college transcripts and/or a foreign degree evaluation.
Applicants with foreign degrees must have credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Responsibilities

Lead high-profile projects supporting implementation of DTMB’s Strategic Plan.
Lead strategic process improvement projects.
Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic planning resource for DTMB senior leadership.
Support high-priority projects assigned by the Executive Office Director.
Identify subject matter experts who contribute to executive project success.
Contribute to project metrics development.
Chair the DTMB Training Council.
Act as a liaison to MCSC.
Serve as the central point of contact for special projects, with a dotted-line relationship to the DTMB Director.