Departmental Analyst 9-P11 - Special Projects Section
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Departmental Analyst 9-P11 - Special Projects Section
Salary
$2,008.00 - $3,146.40 Biweekly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
2301-25-OEA002
Department
Department of State
Opening Date
08/28/2025
Closing Date
9/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
POSITION DUTIES - This position serves as External Affairs Analyst working on all External Affairs programming including Partner Relations and Public Engagement initiatives. The incumbent will support all public facing initiatives including partner engagement, poll worker recruitment, language access, assisting with tracking and management of contact lists, and supporting the youth engagement through research and analysis of campus and k-12 civic education projects. Position will also support MDOS public facing events to engage with community members and historically disenfranchised populations including researching, planning, and executing workshops, tabling, voter registration events, roundtables, and public speaking occasions across the state. Position will be responsible for recurring deliverables including analysis of stakeholder and community engagement and executive summaries of External Affairs activities. Position will also support administrative
functions including sorting of external affairs mail, drafting and directing external email correspondence, management of team calendar, and submission of team expenses.
Position Description -Departmental Analyst 9-P11 (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/OEA002PD.pdf)
APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.
MDOSJOBS
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Departmental Analyst 9
No specific @type or amount is required.
Departmental Analyst 10
One year of professional experience.
Departmental Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
Alternative Education and Experience
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.
Additional Requirements and Information
The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the selections process (i.e. application, written exercises, cover letter, etc.) with MDOS is not permitted. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application will be removed from consideration.
You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Please attach a resume and cover letter to your application. Failure to do so may cause your application to be screened from the hiring process.
If you qualify for this position based on education, you MUST attach a copy of your official transcripts in order to determine your eligibility (see below).
As outlined by Civil Service, an official transcript must bear the applicant's name, college, or university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, or letterhead), date and name of the conferred degree and registrar's signature. Transcripts that do not meet these requirements are considered unofficial. For more information regarding official transcripts,click here(Download PDF reader).
Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go toevaluatorsfor a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.
View the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalAnalyst\12505\7.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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DEPTALT - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, you must attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR A high school education and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services.
Yes
No
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Are you related to anyone currently working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?
Yes
No
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If you answered "yes" to question #2, please list the name of each relative. If you answered "no" to question #2, please enter "none".
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Please list all previous names, to include name at birth, and any alias name(s) used. If you do not have any previous/alias names to list, please enter "none".
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How many years of experience do you have with research and data analysis related work? Experience must be substantiated in your application materials.
None
Less than 1 year
1 year - 3 years
3 years - 5 years
More than 5 years
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If you have experience with research and/or data analysis related work, briefly describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".
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How many years of experience do you have interpreting laws, administrative rules, or policy to provide written reports and recommendations or to ensure compliance? Experience must be substantiated in your application materials.
None
Less than 1 year
1 year - 3 years
3 years - 5 years
More than 5 years
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If you have experience interpreting laws, administrative rules, or policies to provide written reports and recommendations or to ensure compliance, briefly describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".
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Do you have experience researching and creating educational presentations and slide decks for presentation publicly at webinars, in-person events, or hybrid events? Experience must be substantiated in your application materials.
Yes
No
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If you have experience researching and creating educational presentations and slide decks for presentation publicly at webinars, in-person events, or hybrid events, briefly describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".
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Do you have experience planning events for interacting with and educating members of the public, including tabling, panels, seminars, roundtables, or press events? Experience must be substantiated in your application materials.
Yes
No
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If you have experience planning events for interacting with and educating members of the public, including tabling, panels, seminars, roundtables, or press events, briefly describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".
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Do you have experience using Microsoft Office platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft outlook? Experience must be substantiated in your application materials.
Yes
No
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If you have experience using Microsoft Office platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft outlook, briefly describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".
15
Do you have experience with in-person public speaking, including speeches, presentations, or running large meetings? Experience must be substantiated in your application materials.
Yes
No
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If you have with in-person public speaking, including speeches, presentations, or running large meetings, briefly describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".
17
Do you have experience writing or drafting professional materials for distribution or for customer-facing or constituent facing correspondence, including constituent-relations messaging, webpage messaging, speeches, how-to guides, newsletter content, informational flyers, or talking points? Experience must be substantiated in your application materials.
Yes
No
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If you have experience writing or drafting professional materials for public distribution or for customer-facing or constituent facing correspondence, including constituent-relations messaging, webpage messaging, speeches, how-to guides, newsletter content, informational flyers, or talking points, briefly describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".
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Do you have experience organizing or maintaining shared contact lists, including adding of contacts, monitoring and updating status of contacts, tracking stakeholder interactions and events, and inputting new contacts? Experience must be substantiated in your application materials.
Yes
No
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If you have experience organizing or maintaining shared contact lists, including adding of contacts, monitoring and updating status of contacts, tracking stakeholder interactions and events, and inputting new contacts, briefly describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".
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From the following options, please select your employment status.
Currently employed at the Department of State (Secretary of State)
Previously employed by the Department of State (Secretary of State)
Currently employed at another State of Michigan agency
Previously employed by another State of Michigan agency
None of the above
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Did you remember to attach your resume, cover letter, and a copy of your official college transcripts?Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out of the hiring process.
Yes
No
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Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Failure to answer this question honestly may result in being sanctioned from employment with MDOS. Please select all that apply.
I have been dismissed within the last two years
I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
I have received an unsatisfactory rating in the last two years
I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
I have signed a last chance agreement with MDOS within the last two years
I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me
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All listed supervisors/employers may be contacted for reference checks. If your NEOGOV application indicates that they cannot be contacted, please document the reason in the work experience box of the NEOGOV application, under the "reasons for leaving" box(es). You will then need to provide the names, phone numbers and relationship (i.e.. Former Team Lead) of two to three professionals below. If you have indicated that all listed supervisors/employers may be contacted, please enter "none".
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Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Department of State
Address
SOSEmployment@michigan.gov
P.O. Box 30775
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
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