Departmental Analyst 9-12 (Transportation Services) - Office of Passenger Transportation Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5034230) Apply  Departmental Analyst 9-12 (Transportation Services) - Office of Passenger Transportation Salary $25.10 - $42.46 Hourly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number 5901-25-PT-7-DA-JH Department Transportation Opening Date 08/11/2025 Closing Date 8/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Make a lasting impact on Michigan’s transit future. At the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Passenger Transportation (OPT), we're a behind-the-scenes force of transportation superheroes ensuring Michigan’s passenger systems (like local transit, intercity buses, and for-hire services) run safely, smoothly and sustainably. If you're passionate about public service and ready to make an impact, we want you to be on our team. We are seeking a dedicated department analyst specializing in compliance and grants to support Michigan’s public transportation initiatives through the oversight and administration of federal transit funding. In this role, you’ll serve as a key resource in managing and monitoring programs grant programs. You will play a critical role in ensuring that all subrecipients of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding, particularly under Sections 5310 and 5311, remain compliant with federal and state laws, policies and FTA regulations, including drug and alcohol testing requirements. Key Responsibilities as a Departmental Analyst, you will: + Monitor Compliance: Conduct statewide triennial reviews and follow-up site visits of rural and specialized transit agencies, in conjunction with the compliance specialist, receiving FTA funding to ensure ongoing compliance with federal and state requirements. + Ensure Regulatory Adherence: Interpret and apply FTA rules and regulations, including those related to the department’s rural subrecipients and drug/alcohol testing policies. + Grant Oversight: Assist and in some cases oversee the full lifecycle of grant funding, from opportunity identification and application to reporting and close-out. + Policy Analysis and Development: Analyze relevant federal and state legislation, develop internal policies and procedures, and recommend compliance improvements to enhance program outcomes. + Stakeholder Guidance and Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, local transit agencies and federal partners to provide guidance, technical assistance and strategic advice related to grant eligibility, compliance and best practices. Why Join Us? + Make an Impact:Your work directly improves access, equity and mobility across Michigan. + Hybrid/Flexible Work Options + High-Visibility Role:Engage with local, state and federal partners. + Collaborative Team:Join a supportive environment committed to innovation and public service. Ideal Candidate + Strong understanding of federal grant processes and regulatory compliance. + Experience in policy analysis, grant management or transportation-related programs. + Exceptional communication and analytical skills. + Familiarity with FTA programs is highly desirable. Ready to Move Michigan Forward? If you're passionate about compliance and grants to help shape the future of transportation in Michigan, we want to hear from you. Apply nowand be a part of the driving innovation team in public transportation across the state. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry 9 level through the maximum rate at the advanced 12 level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for. For additional information, please see the links below: + Departmental Analyst 9-P11 position description (http://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PositionDescription25PT7E-2.pdf) + Departmental Analyst 12 position description + All about MDOT (https://www.michigan.gov/mdot) Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work, alternate work schedule requests, and alternate work locations for this position may be considered. For information on benefits, visitwww.mi.gov/employeebenefitsorwww.mi.gov/orsstatedc. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 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. Required Education and Experience 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. Departmental Analyst 12 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 9 - 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. Additional Requirements and Information To be considered for this position you must: + Attach a detailed resume and cover letter. + Perform all assigned work within the State of Michigan. View the classification specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf 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 responses to interview questions or exercises. If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta atnautac@michigan.gov. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy. State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 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. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 2/28/24 01 Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials? + Yes + No 02 In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States? + Yes + No 03 DEPTALT - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR at least one year of professional level experience in the state classified service. OR the 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 copy of your DD214. + Yes + No 04 DEPTALT – Please select your level of experience. + None to one year of professional experience. + One to two years of professional experience. + Two to three years of professional experience. + At least three years of professional experience. 05 Do you possess a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 06 This position requires frequent travel to and from transit locations throughout the state of Michigan with potential overnight stays. Are you willing and able to commit to this requirement? + Yes + No 07 How many years of experience do you have conducting audits, reviews, or assessments to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, or funding requirements? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume, including the scope of your work, types of compliance areas reviewed, and any tools or methods used, otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process. + None + Less than 1 year + 1-3 years + 3-5 years + 5 or more years 08 How many years of experience do you have administering or enforcing compliance with regulations, rules, or policies in a professional setting? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume, including the nature of your responsibilities and the types of regulations or compliance you worked with, otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process. + None + Less than 1 year + 1-3 years + 3-5 years + 5 or more years 09 How many years of experience do you have conducting research and evaluating potential sources of grant funding in a professional or nonprofit setting? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume, including the types of grants and funding sources you have worked with, otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process. + None + Less than 1 year + 1-3 years + 3-5 years + 5 or more years 10 How many years of experience do you have writing and monitoring contracts in a professional setting? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume, including your specific responsibilities and types of contracts you’ve worked with, otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process. + None + Less than 1 year + 1-3 years + 3-5 years + 5 or more years 11 How many years of experience do you have budgeting and monitoring financial data in a professional setting? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume, including any specific responsibilities or tools used, otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process. + None + Less than 1 year + 1-3 years + 3-5 years + 5 or more years 12 How many years of experience do you have delivering presentations to groups? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume, including the types of presentations you’ve given, the audience involved, and the largest group you’ve presented to, otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process. + None + Less than 1 year + 1-3 years + 3-5 years + 5 or more years 13 Please select the software that you have experience utilizing in a professional setting (select all that apply). If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume, including how you've applied them in your work, otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process. + Microsoft Excel + Microsoft OneDrive + Microsoft OneNote + Microsoft Outlook + Microsoft SharePoint + Microsoft Teams + Microsoft Word + Other (please specify in your application and/or resume ) 14 Did you attach a copy of your cover letter and resume? Failure to attach the required documents could result in being screened out of this hiring process. + Yes + No 15 If applicable, did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation? Failure to attach official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process. + Yes + No + Not applicable 16 Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.). + Yes + No 17 Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee? + Yes + No 18 MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs? + MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program + MDOT TRAC Program + MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program + Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship + MI Construction Career Days + National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) + Other + N/A + MDOT Capstone Internship 19 MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply) + State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com + LinkedIn + College/University Career Services Office or website + Twitter + Facebook + Indeed + Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder) + Michigan Works! Agency + Career Fair + GovDelivery + Billboard + Employee Referral + Veterans Organization + Government Jobs + Diversity Jobs + recruitics + ZipRecruiter + Other Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Transportation Address 425 West Ottawa Street Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email