Financial Analyst 9-P11

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Michigan Department of Treasury is hiring two Financial Analysts to provide financial and operational support for the Fire Equipment Grant Program and newly appropriated grant programs established annually by the legislature. The positions administer local government grant programs and other assigned grant programs within the Bureau, conduct systematic reviews of financial data, perform program research and evaluation, and coordinate and monitor contracted services.

The Bureau supports the State budget process through economic forecasts, revenue estimates and tracking, tax and economic policy analysis, and coordination of the semi-annual Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference. It also administers state revenue-sharing programs, the personal property tax reimbursement program, and Treasury’s local government grant programs.

Successful candidates will need broad, detailed knowledge of grant administration and accounting systems, strong spreadsheet skills, and familiarity with computing systems. They must manage complex projects, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively with staff across multiple state agencies. The Treasury describes its culture as focused on customer service, continuous improvement, diversity, inclusion, employee development, and work-life balance.

The position is eligible for hybrid remote work for Michigan residents: remote work three days per week (Monday, Thursday, and Friday) and onsite work two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday), subject to management approval. All work must be performed in Michigan; additional onsite work may be required. New hires in the Financial Analyst classification receive a one-time $2,500 signing bonus, paid in two installments and subject to repayment if the employee leaves within one year of appointment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any major with at least 12 semester credits (18 term credits) in accounting, finance, economics, or a combination of these subjects.
• Financial Analyst 9: no specific type or amount of experience is required.
• Financial Analyst 10: one year of professional experience providing systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst 9.
• Financial Analyst P11: two years of professional experience providing systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, including one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 10.
• Professional experience is considered only when gained after earning a bachelor's degree.
• College credits may substitute proportionally for up to half of the required experience: one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience.
• Broad and detailed knowledge of grant administration and accounting systems.
• Strong spreadsheet skills and familiarity with computing systems.
• Ability to manage complex projects, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively with staff across multiple state agencies.
• Applicants must attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and official college transcript(s) to the application.
• Applicants with foreign degrees must provide an evaluation or conversion into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree is recognized by CHEA.
• All work must be performed in Michigan; remote work is unavailable to applicants who reside outside Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Develop program policies and procedures.
• Maintain records and compile reports.
• Prepare presentations.
• Perform financial accounting-related tasks.
• Respond to inquiries and provide assistance to legislators, local units of government, authorities, and commissions.
• Administer local government grant programs and other assigned grant programs within the Bureau.
• Provide financial and operational support for grant programs.
• Conduct systematic reviews of financial data and perform program research and evaluation.
• Coordinate and monitor contracted services.
• Manage complex projects, meet tight deadlines, and work with staff across multiple state agencies.

Benefits

• $2,500 one-time signing bonus for eligible new hires in the Financial Analyst classification; $1,250 is paid on the first pay warrant and the remaining $1,250 after one year (2,080 hours) of satisfactory service.
• Hybrid remote work eligibility for Michigan residents, subject to management approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level