IT Business Analyst Specialist

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports the business operations of state agencies through various services, including Information Technology project delivery, maintenance, and support. This position is within DTMB Agency Services, supporting the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). The role requires strong communication skills for delivering clear oral and written reports, creating compelling presentations, and producing concise documentation. The ideal candidate is a team player with a problem-solving mindset, capable of building effective relationships with clients and colleagues, and delivering timely, practical solutions. This position functions as a Business Analyst Specialist within a team of technology professionals, working on requirements, design, testing, and Agile sprint tasks for MDE's technology projects. Specifically, this role supports MDE’s Secure Site application and associated systems, focusing on achieving agency goals and mission. Knowledge of development platform(s) is needed as outlined in the position description. The State of Michigan offers competitive work experience, including in-state remote work options, tuition reduction programs, a variety of benefits, professional development training, and excellent vacation and sick time policies. This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 for non-current state employees.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.
• Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.
• An associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, mathematics or equivalent; and at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.
• At least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least three years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.
• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment (month and year, hours per week).
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of official transcript(s) (scanned copies accepted, web-based/internet/unofficial copies not accepted).
• Provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment.
• Possess the required specialized experience if assigned subclass codes.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of development platform(s) as listed within the knowledge skills and abilities section of the position description in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Work on the requirements, design, testing, and Agile sprint tasks that support technology projects for the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
• Support MDE’s Secure Site application and associated systems.
• Perform Business Analyst tasks which focus on achieving the goals and mission of the agency.
• Deliver clear oral and written reports.
• Create compelling presentations.
• Produce concise documentation.
• Build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset.
• Deliver timely, practical solutions.

Benefits

• In-state remote work options
• Tuition reduction program at several higher education institutions
• Variety of benefits
• Access to professional development training
• Excellent vacation and sick time policies
• Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 (may be eligible for new hires, not current state employees)

What This Job Offers

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