Senior Compliance Analyst

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior IT Compliance Analyst works within the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) Agency Services for the Michigan Department of State (MDOS). The position supports MDOS by completing and maintaining System Security Plans for applications. This involves interpreting application security controls in light of NIST 800-53, state and federal election law, and other applicable regulations, policies, and frameworks, using the State of Michigan’s GRC tool and required documentation and materials.

The analyst may also collect and organize responses and documentation for internal, State, or Federal audits. Additional work includes training IT and non-IT staff on processes, conducting outreach, collecting data, and presenting on topics within the work area. The role calls for strong communication, customer service, teamwork, integrity, and the ability to work effectively with varied audiences and manage workload.

The position is located in Lansing, Michigan. DTMB offers a hybrid work option requiring two days per week on-site at the official work location and three days remote. The State of Michigan cannot employ out-of-state applicants who do not plan to relocate.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and proficient oral and written communication.
• Ability to prepare detailed written instructions and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to apply time-management skills to workload.
• Ability to provide quality customer service, build trust through integrity of work, and build strategic relationships through teamwork.
• For the Information Technology Programmer/Analyst P11/12 classification: a bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management, or mathematics.
• For the Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12 classification: two years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11.
• An associate’s degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in the listed related subjects and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or IT technician may substitute for the education requirement; alternatively, two years (4,160 hours) as an Information Technology Student Assistant may substitute.
• Alternatively, high school completion and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or IT technician, or four years (8,320 hours) as an Information Technology Student Assistant, may substitute for the education requirement.
• Attach a detailed resume and cover letter to the application; failure to do so results in the application being screened out as incomplete.
• If applicable, attach copies of official college transcripts; internet versions are not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain System Security Plans for MDOS applications.
• Interpret application security implementations based on NIST 800-53, state and federal election law, and other applicable regulations, policies, and frameworks.
• Use the State of Michigan’s GRC tool and other required documentation and materials.
• Collect and organize responses and documentation for internal, State, or Federal audits, as needed.
• Train IT and non-IT staff on processes within the work area.
• Provide outreach to IT and non-IT staff.
• Collect data and conduct presentations on topics within the work area.
• Communicate standards and information effectively to varied audiences and support team members and agency partners.

Benefits

• Tuition reduction program at several higher education institutes.
• Good benefits.
• Professional development training.
• Vacation and sick time policies.
• Ability to juggle work and family life.
• Possible sign-on bonus up to $2,500, with up to $1,250 paid upon hire and the remainder after satisfactory completion of the initial 12-month probationary period; not applicable to current state employees.

What This Job Offers

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