Department Analyst- IT Project Support Unit at Michigan State Police

Department Analyst- IT Project Support Unit

The Project and System Support Section (PSSS) provides expertise and guidance for research, management, and implementation of technology projects across all areas of the department. This position serves as the project leader, responsible for the coordination of all assigned agency projects or initiatives. This position holds project initiation meetings with department business owners to discuss the project scope and explains the information technology (IT) project process workflow.

This position also assists with writing project business requirements, as well as project, testing, and training plans. This position supports the department’s IT needs, activities, and direction. They will triage and resolve issues, review, recommend, and develop policies and procedures, provide research for the evaluation and development of applications and programs, and review contracts, agreements, and reports. This position will also lead meetings involving change management and process improvement initiatives.

In addition, they will lead complex projects and work with the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), the Michigan State Police (MSP) Headquarters and field staff, and multiple vendors from project initiation to completion. This position is required to perform duties in a bias free manner.

• Lead the coordination of all assigned agency projects or initiatives.
• Hold project initiation meetings with department business owners to discuss project scope and IT project process workflow.
• Assist with writing project business requirements, as well as project, testing, and training plans.
• Support the department’s IT needs, activities, and direction; triage and resolve issues; review, recommend, and develop policies and procedures; provide research for the evaluation and development of applications and programs; review contracts, agreements, and reports.
• Lead meetings involving change management and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead complex projects and collaborate with the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), MSP Headquarters and field staff, and multiple vendors from initiation to completion.
• Perform duties in a bias-free manner.

• Education
  :
  Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
• Experience
  :
  Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.
• Alternate Education and Experience
• Departmental Analyst 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.

This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.

Please attach a cover letter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.
Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

Please note: Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application.

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

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is a full-service policing agency with statewide jurisdiction, providing over 60 different services either directly to Michigan residents or in support of other law enforcement agencies. The MSP personnel most visible to the public are the uniform troopers whose primary responsibilities include traffic enforcement, crime prevention and investigation, and community engagement and service.

The Michigan State Police is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace that accepts, respects, and values the unique contributions of everyone. We are actively looking for individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who reflect the communities we serve. Our members are expected to perform their tasks and duties in a bias-free manner, ensuring all persons are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.

Join us as we help build a Michigan where everyone feels safe and secure.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from  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.