Departmental Analyst 9-12; Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement & Engagement

Job Description

Join Our Continuous Improvement Team!

Are you passionate about driving positive change, using data to tell a story, and helping teams thrive? The Michigan Department of Treasury is seeking a Continuous Improvement Analyst to support strategic initiatives, enhance employee engagement, and lead process improvement efforts across the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Improvement Facilitation: Lead and support continuous improvement events to streamline operations and enhance service delivery.
• Metrics & Data Analysis: Develop, track, and analyze metrics to identify trends, measure impact, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Employee Engagement: Collaborate with teams to interpret employee engagement survey results and implement strategies that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Strategic Planning Support: Assist in the development and execution of strategic plans, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and priorities.
• Training & Coaching: Provide guidance and training on continuous improvement tools, techniques, and best practices to build internal capacity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across Treasury to identify opportunities for improvement and support implementation efforts.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Meaningful Impact: Help shape a culture of continuous improvement and engagement that directly benefits Treasury employees and the public we serve.
• Collaboration: Work with a dynamic team of professionals across all levels of the organization to solve problems and drive innovation.
• Growth & Learning: Expand your skills in facilitation, data analysis, and organizational development while contributing to high-visibility initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating process improvement initiatives using a proven methodology.
• Strong analytical skills with experience developing and interpreting metrics.
• Familiarity with employee engagement strategies and tools (e.g., survey analysis, action planning).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across teams.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now to become a key contributor to the Michigan Department of Treasury’s continuous improvement journey and help us build a more efficient, engaged, and innovative organization!

Position Description: Departmental Analyst 9-P11

Position Description: Departmental Analyst 12

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Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Please note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying "professional experience" is only considered post bachelor's degree.

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.

Alternate Education And Experience

Departmental Analyst 9 - 12

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.

Military experience: For those applicants with military service, please provide your DD214 or other official military documentation that may help identify transferable skills and experience that may qualify in lieu of the required education.

Additional Requirements And Information

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application . (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

Official Transcripts. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts .

Foreign Transcripts. 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 CHEA . Go to evaluators for 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.

Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of the State of Michigan, you must commute to Michigan to perform the responsibilities and duties of this position at your official work location.

Hybrid Remote Work . This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you are a State of Michigan resident, this position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule. Additionally, the selected candidate must have a secure, safe and appropriate designated workspace that allows privacy and prevents distractions while performing the duties of this position, as well as secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time. Please note that remote work is not available if you reside outside of the State of Michigan.

E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Interviews. Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary, as instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf

The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.