Financial Analyst 9-P11 at State of Michigan – Lansing, Michigan

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an individual to work in public service as a Budget Analyst in the Office of Financial and Administrative Services. This is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters - helping to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan’s insurance and financial services industries.

The right candidate will have a significant role in the Office of Financial and Administrative Services as a Budget Analyst for budget and financial reporting. You will be part of a team that ensures budget and financial reports are accurate and meet state and federal reporting requirements. Additionally, you will be responsible for monitoring budget development schedules, required reports, and legislation. You will also support efforts to review processes in order to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Ideal candidates will have:

• The drive to serve the people of the State of Michigan and make a difference in an important role that supports Michigan individuals and businesses.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-tech environment while demonstrating sound professional judgement and decision-making.
• A curious and analytical mind capable of analyzing complex statutes, policy forms, and converting this information into an easy to understand, consumer friendly format.
• The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
• The desire to work closely with colleagues and management to solve problems.
• The ability to work well both independently and within a team.

Other job features:

• DIFS is looking for a team member who has an interest in helping others, who wants to learn and grow as a professional, and who wants to enjoy all the exciting things life in Michigan has to offer. 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.
• This position provides competitive pay, retirement, health, vision, and dental benefits.

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PLEASE NOTE: New State of Michigan employees, new to the Financial Analyst classification will receive a one-time signing bonus of $2,500.
The bonus will be paid out as $1,250 gross pay adjustment on the employee's first pay warrant and the remaining $1,250 will be paid upon completion of one year (2,080 hours) of satisfactory service. If the employee leaves within one year of the appointment, they will be required to pay back the entire bonus. Current or previous career employees are ineligible

Work Location: This is an in-person position based in Lansing, Michigan, with the possibility for a hybrid work schedule where you would work from home up to three days per week, following a training period if approved.

Please submit a cover letter; resume; copy of official college transcripts; three professional references, including current and previous supervisors.

An "official college transcript" 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, as long as it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to DIFS.

Failure to attach the requested documents may result in your application being screened out.

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. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.




Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or acombination of the following: accounting, finance, or economics.

Experience

Financial Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Financial Analyst 10
One year of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst 9.

Financial Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 10.
College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FinancialAnalyst.pdf