Client Specialist

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services including Information Technology project delivery, maintenance and support. This position is with the Agency Services area of DTMB Agency Services supporting the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI).

We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens and someone who embraces diversity. Above all, we are looking for someone that is passionate about information technology and customer support. This person needs to be an excellent communicator, meaning you can effectively make oral and written reports, presentations and prepare clear and concise documentation.

You need to have a team-oriented mindset and be capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clients and matrix support teams. We need someone who can resolve problems in a timely manner and seeks optimum solutions.

This position functions as a Client Specialist, within a team of technology professionals. The position is responsible for triaging and assisting clients to resolve their IT challenges, facilitating all escalations and issue resolution according to DTMB policies and procedures, and assisting with security compliance all in support of MDE and CEPI agency goals and missions. This position works with a variety of team members, including state employees and contractors, architects, developers, database administrators, and agency business clients from MDE and CEPI.

If you are a self-motivated individual with a proven track record, seeking a challenge in a fast-paced environment, we are interested in hearing from you.

The State of Michigan offers competitive work experience that includes in-state remote work options, tuition reduction program at several higher education institutions, a variety of benefits, access to professional development training, and excellent vacation and sick time policies.

DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.

The office location is Lansing, MI. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out-of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate. The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week.

DTMB is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination ofthe following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications,networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project manage mentor mathematics.

Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.

An associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, mathematics or equivalent; and at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.

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At least an educational level typically acquired…