Do you enjoy transforming complex information into meaningful insights that drive action? Are you passionate about finding new ways to tell a story through data and creating tools that help others make informed decisions? If so, this may be the opportunity for you.
At the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), you'll have the unique opportunity to help shape how performance information is visualized and communicated across the department. This is an opportunity to create something that will be seen and used by audiences ranging from MDOT leadership and transportation professionals to state leaders and the public. Your ability to turn data into compelling visual stories will help demonstrate the impact of transportation investments and support informed decision-making across Michigan.
You'll be part of a collaborative team that values creativity, continuous improvement and strategic thinking. Whether you're designing new ways to present information, identifying opportunities to enhance decision-making or helping others see the story behind the data, your work will directly contribute to the future of transportation in Michigan.
Success in this role comes from curiosity, creativity and a desire to continuously improve how information is shared and understood. If you enjoy bringing ideas to life, taking ownership of projects and leaving your mark on something that will be used across an entire organization, apply to begin your journey with MDOT today.
As the next department analyst, you will be responsible for:
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Designing and maintaining data visualizations such as dashboards, scorecards, reports, presentations, graphs, charts and maps, as well as the supporting tools, methods and processes that effectively communicate MDOT’s progress toward its mission and strategic objectives.
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Collaborating with system and data owners to access, clean and integrate data from multiple sources, and automate data pipelines and workflows.
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Assisting with performance analysis to identify trends, outliers and variances from targets or benchmarks, as well as highlighting areas of concern or opportunities for improvement.
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Presenting findings and visualizations to internal and external stakeholders.
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Assisting performance monitoring and management in support of MDOT programs, projects and related systems.
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Contribute to the development of realistic and meaningful performance targets in collaboration with program areas.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry
(9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced
(P11) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.
For additional information, please see the links below:
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Departmental Analyst 9-P11 position description (Download PDF reader)
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Departmental Analyst 12 position description (Download PDF reader)
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All about MDOT
Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
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.
Education for Departmental Analyst 9-12
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer science or data analytics, preferred.
Experience for Departmental Analyst 9-12
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.
Departmental Analyst 12
Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.
To be considered for this position you must:
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If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.Click here fortheState ofMichigan (SOM) definition ofanOfficial College Transcript.Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.educational equivalents.Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services orthe Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf (Download PDF reader)
MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at [email protected].
