Departmental Analyst -P11; Federal Grant Program Analyst

Job Description

Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!

This position serves as a Departmental Analyst in the Agriculture Development Bureau’s Grants Team. This position supports the federal grant programming and systems for the division. The position is responsible for federal grant data collection and reporting systems for the Food & Agriculture Business Development Division. Ensures all federal applications, state plans, and performance reports are submitted timely. Develops federal reports and related program activities.

Represents the division on work groups and committees related to areas of expertise. This position is required to follow established standard operating procedures and meet quality, quantity, and timeliness standards for assigned work.

About MDARD:
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer‑driven, solution‑oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public’s food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers;

and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures. MDARD offers a positive work‑life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development. MDARD is committed to a department‑wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees.

We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.

Education
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.

Experience

• 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 – P11:
  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.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts to your application. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further. You must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, “Official Transcripts” must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar’s signature and/or seal.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

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

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Rewarding Work:
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