Departmental Analyst - External Affairs & Gaming Support

The experienced-level Departmental Analyst provides operational and analytical support to the External Affairs & Responsible Gaming section of the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Responsibilities include conducting research, performing structured analysis developing program materials, preparing reports and organizing information needed by leadership to monitor trends and evaluate program functions within applicable Acts and administrative rules. The position also manages data compilation activities, coordinates the development of policy materials, prepares process recommendations and executes section-level workflows.

This position is routinely assigned projects involving confidential and sensitive information requiring strong organizational and analytical capabilities maintain of the integrity of gaming oversight. The role also performs a full range of assignments to ensure the integrity of gaming and compliance with laws, regulations, and approved internal control procedures within gaming industries operating under the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, the Lawful Sports Betting Act, the Fantasy Contest Consumer Protection Act, the Bingo Act, the Michigan Gaming Control & Revenue Act as amended (Acts) and administrative rules.

The advanced-level Departmental Analyst functions as the recognized resource for the External Affairs & Responsible Gaming section of the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). The role leads complex administrative operations by establishing criteria and guidelines used to evaluate the agencies’ program structures, overseeing development of program plans and reports, analyzing data, and coordinating highly sensitive information management activities. It conducts advanced review and interpretation of gaming and compliance with laws, regulations and approved internal control procedures within gaming industries operating under the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, Lawful Sports Betting Act, Fantasy Contests Consumer Protection Act, Michigan Gaming Control & Revenue Act as amended, Bingo Act (Acts) and administrative rules.

This position reviews sensitive departmental and program issues and is routinely given special projects, which involves researching confidential and sensitive information for the Michigan Gaming Control Board (Board). Responsibilities include coordinating information exchanges with other gaming jurisdictions, consulting with and providing advice to the Michigan legislature, tribes, Detroit casino executives and other stakeholders.

View the job specification at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

The Michigan Gaming Control Board is a state agency dedicated to ensuring the conduct of fair and honest gaming. Our agency continues to change and adapt to meet new challenges and began regulating several new forms of gaming in 2020, including onsite sports betting at the Detroit casinos, internet gaming, internet sports betting, fantasy sports, and mobile wagering for pari-mutuel horse racing.

MGCB ensures fair and honest gaming to protect the interests of citizens of the State of Michigan.

As an employer, MGCB will promote and foster an inclusive environment that values diversity, promotes equity in all operations and decisions, and celebrates multiple approaches and points of view. We are committed to employee development, promotional, and growth opportunities as an agency, offering options…