Department Analyst 9-P11 - State Budget Office

State Budget Office is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the state budget, including development of the Governor’s Executive Budget recommendation, monitoring of the budget to ensure continued fiscal balance, and other budgetary analysis functions. Learn more at www.Michigan.gov/budget. About this position... Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA) is housed within State Budget Office and is the backbone for the State of Michigan government operations, supporting budget, financial management, procurement, timekeeping and labor cost allocation, inventory management, and grant/project accounting. The role of SIGMA support staff is to support the daily operations of the system, working towards continuous improvement of SIGMA’s functionality, providing training and help desk resources to users. As a Budget COE Departmental Analyst, you will: • Participate in sessions with stakeholders and end users to assist in identifying improvement opportunities that could be achieved with the SIGMA 4 configuration. • Assist in writing test scripts, reviewing Test Savvy script results and participate in sprints for the business processes and related regression testing during the SIGMA Agile Operations. • Support SIGMA standardization for agency and central reference data format, forms, reports, and processes. • Review Production Work Requests to improve the system functionality through configuration changes or enhancements to the system. Research alternative options and provide recommendations for approval. Online application must contain detailed work experience. It will be used as the primary source for the review of your qualifications. For more information about this posting, please review the position duties listed in the provided links: POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB SPECIFICATION Office location is Lansing, MI, however, SIGMA Operations and Support currently offers a hybrid work option (combination of remote/office) which requires one day working on-site at the official workstation with the potential of up to four days remote work per week. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Applicants that will earn a bachelor’s degree at the end of the current semester/school year may be considered with unofficial transcripts. Please note, the final offer of employment is made once official transcripts are received and approved. Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process. Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed, and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable if it contains the elements listed above. 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. Note: Experience is considered professional if the job required a bachelor's degree. The "Salary" listed is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the position. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for. 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.Serve Michigan with a Career in State Budget Office Accounting / Auditing / Budgeting / Finance / Systems Data and Research State Budget Office is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that encompasses a culture of empathy, understanding, and respect with diversity of thought, perspective, and experiences. Why join the team at Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA)? Working for SIGMA is both challenging and rewarding. Our team members work together, problem solving and collaborating, enabling them to support each other in providing resolution to those we serve. We are dedicated to creating an equitable workplace that provides continuous opportunities for personal and professional growth. We celebrate individual and team successes often, creating a culture of inclusion and teamwork. • SIGMA is a great environment to be a part of, with phenomenal teamwork and communication. • You will have access to training, resources, and experienced staff to help you meet professional goals. • We are committed to making a different for the citizens of Michigan. • We encourage idea sharing/formation to support continued growth throughout our SIGMA team. For more information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to come work with us! To be considered for this position you must: • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening. • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week. • Attach a cover letter. • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered and screened out. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (Download PDF reader) 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. The Office of Career Services offers current State Employees and interested applicants access to the job application process and a variety of career planning resources. 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. If selected for employment, you must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States