Department Analyst 12 (Continuous Improvement Analyst)

About the Role

This position functions as a senior-level lean process improvement facilitator in the Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) Projects Team. It is an advanced role that involves analyzing and assisting with the delivery of higher-complexity process improvement, reengineering, performance improvement, meeting facilitation, general facilitation, and strategic planning efforts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and facilitate complex process improvement and reengineering initiatives.
• Support performance improvement efforts across state agencies.
• Lead meeting facilitation and strategic planning sessions.
• Collaborate with teams to implement lean methodologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.
• Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

Alternate Education and Experience: 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 substitute for the education requirement.

Location

The position is based in Lansing, MI. The State of Michigan offers a hybrid work option, requiring two days on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week. Relocation to Michigan is required, as out-of-state applicants who do not plan to relocate will not be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive work experience with a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes.
• Good benefits package, including excellent vacation and sick time policies.
• Work-life balance support.

Additional Information

To be considered, applicants must attach a detailed resume and cover letter. If applicable, include official college transcripts or a foreign degree evaluation. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by an organization listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc..

Newly hired state employees must pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable), with employment conditional on results. Criminal and driving records will also be checked. DTMB uses E-Verify for employment authorization and does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Reasonable accommodations for the application or selection processes are available upon request to the agency’s ADA coordinator.