Departmental Analyst ; Data Visualization Analyst - Bureau of Development

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.

• 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.
• Collaborating with system and data owners to access, clean and integrate data from multiple sources, and automate data pipelines and workflows.
• 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.
• Presenting findings and visualizations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting performance monitoring and management in support of MDOT programs, projects and related systems.
• Contributing to the development of realistic and meaningful performance targets in collaboration with program areas.

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer science or data analytics, preferred.

Departmental Analyst 9:
No specific type or amount is required.

Departmental Analyst 10:
One year of professional experience.

Departmental Analyst 11 (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.

Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee
9) 9–12:
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and 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.

• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.
• Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.

Remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered based on operational needs and within established limits.

Information on benefits can be found .gov/employee benefits or (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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 interview exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac.