Data Collections Analyst - Departmental Analyst 9-P11 - State Budget Office

Position Overview

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to apply your business intelligence skills? The Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI), housed within the State Budget Office, coordinates the management, collection, and reporting of education data spanning preschool, K–12, and postsecondary levels. As a Data Collections Analyst, you will play a key role in analyzing and aligning data to maximize its value for a variety of stakeholders while supporting cross-agency system integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Be part of a talented team focused on interagency communication and planning to provide meaningful data for analysis and policymaking to improve student achievement.
• Develop and maintain collection documentation and business rules, perform research and analysis, and ensure a positive user experience through best practices in training and support documentation.
• Assist in application planning, design, development, testing, and maintenance functions.
• Support the coordination of PreK–12 data collection and cross-agency system integrations.
• Review detailed position duties as outlined in the associated Position Description and Job Specification.

Required Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major (or in the process of completion). Official transcripts are required upon offer.
• Relevant experience requirements vary:
  • Departmental Analyst roles: from entry level up to two years of professional experience.
  • Experience equivalent to military active-duty or foreign degree evaluations may substitute the formal education requirement.
• Willingness to relocate to Lansing, MI if not a Michigan resident (note: relocation expenses are not reimbursed).
• Applicants must complete all application components including a resume, cover letter, and unofficial/official transcripts; proof of legal work eligibility is required on hire.

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely up to four days per week with one mandatory on-site day in Lansing, MI.
• Access to training, resources, and experienced team members to foster your professional growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity of thought, perspective, and experience.
• Competitive Benefits: For more details, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.