State Assistant Administrator 15

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: center;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1608/jobpostings/image/20260218102610_Treasury Banner.png" style="width: 830px; height: 200px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="Michigan Department of Treasury banner featuring the State Capitol" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;" data-pasted="true"><strong>Position Overview:</strong> <br>The Michigan Department of Treasury’s Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis (ORTA) plays a vital role in shaping state tax policy by forecasting economic conditions, estimating revenue impacts of policy changes, and administering key revenue sharing and grant programs.</p><p style="margin:0in;">Treasury seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and communication skills to support the ORTA Bureau Director in all areas of responsibility. This position is critical to ensuring smooth administrative functions, assisting a team of economists, and advancing Treasury’s mission. This position works across multiple teams to review Bureau work products to ensure accuracy, compliance with legal and procedural requirements, and timely completion of projects. This role offers an opportunity to provide policymakers with top-notch research and work closely with experts shaping state tax and economic development policy.</p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p style="margin:0in;" data-pasted="true">As the State Assistant Administrator to the ORTA Bureau Director, you will:</p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin:0in;">Provide comprehensive support across all facets of Bureau’s operations.</li><li style="margin:0in;">Serve as the designated liaison for economic development matters, facilitating communication across agencies and stakeholders.</li><li style="margin:0in;">Analyze incentive programs and evaluate legislative proposals.</li><li style="margin:0in;">Prepare analytical materials and reports to support decision-making.</li><li style="margin:0in;">Coordinate internal and external communications, including occasional public speaking.</li></ul><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><strong>Ideal Candidate:</strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;" data-pasted="true">Strong organizational and communication skills</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;">Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;">Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;">Experience in administrative support and familiarity with economic or policy-related work is a plus</li></ul><br>View the entire position description here: <a href="https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/021926-STASTADME99N.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><strong>STATE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR 15</strong></a><br><p data-pasted="true">View the entire job specification <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateAssistantAdministrator.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><strong>HERE</strong></a>.</p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;" data-pasted="true"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftreasurycareers&data=05%7C01%7CWilsonK29%40michigan.gov%7C12dc109d4fad445cc4e608db57b700e7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638200215725361340%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=O3k9%2Ft0T3dTgoA8jGHwlc7gVh2tXFOBTGX56Oyv4OwI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftreasurycareers&data=05%7C01%7CWilsonK29%40michigan.gov%7C12dc109d4fad445cc4e608db57b700e7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638200215725361340%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=O3k9%2Ft0T3dTgoA8jGHwlc7gVh2tXFOBTGX56Oyv4OwI%3D&reserved=0" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color:inherit;">Treasury Careers</span></a> – Learn more about why Treasury is a Great Place to Work!<br><span contenteditable="false" draggable="true" class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvi fr-draggable"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hua4sCo6riU?&wmode=opaque&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span></iframe></span></p><u><strong>Education</strong></u><br>Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.<br><p><strong><u>Experience</u></strong><br><strong>State Assistant Administrator 15</strong><br>Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.<br><br><strong><em><span style="color:inherit;">Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. <u>Qualifying ‘professional experience’ is only taken into consideration post-bachelor’s degree.</u></span></em></strong></p><p><strong data-pasted="true">Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your <span style="color: rgb(223, 53, 12);">OFFICIAL </span>college transcript(s) to your application.</strong> (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)<br>  <br><strong>Official Transcripts.</strong> For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by<a href="https://www.chea.org/search-institutions" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.chea.org/search-institutions" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="text-decoration:none;"> the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)</span></a>. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=b0798c88b0704c4c8feaf3e3e9d1bf80" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="text-decoration:none;">official transcripts</span></a>.<br><br><strong>Foreign Transcripts.</strong> 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 <a href="https://www.chea.org/search-institutions" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.chea.org/search-institutions" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="text-decoration:none;">CHEA.</span></a> Go to <a href="https://www.naces.org/members" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.naces.org/members" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="text-decoration:none;">evaluators </span></a>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.<br><br><strong>Work must be performed in the state of Michigan.</strong> If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position <strong>prior to</strong> being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.<br><br><strong>Hybrid Remote Work.</strong> This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For remote work performance, this position requires a designated, secure, and appropriate workspace with reliable internet access (minimum 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload). Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time.<br><br><strong>E-Verify. </strong>The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="text-decoration:none;">E-Verify</span></a> and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.<br><br><strong>Interviews.</strong> Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary. Instructions and tips will be providedto all candidates scheduled for an interview using Microsoft Teams.<br><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">AI. </strong><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application may be removed from consideration.</span></span></span></span></span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Note:</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Your application for this position</span><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"> </strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results; </span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">however, all applicants can view their application status in their NEOGOV profile.</span></p><br><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: center;"><strong data-pasted="true">The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer.</strong></div><br><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1608/jobpostings/image/20260218102755_2026 Veteran Friendly Employer.webp" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="View the entire job specification at:" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></div><br>

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