Info Tech Programmer Analyst P11-12

About DTMB: The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

About The Position As an IT Business Analyst, the employee performs a complete range of information system analyst assignments including, but not limited to, designing, developing, testing, and implementing computer systems and applications for DTMB-AS LARA Application Development Section B. This individual will be looked upon to provide the full set of Business Analyst services in support of the Section’s application development and maintenance efforts, including requirements gathering, creation of user stories, participation in scrum and other project-related meetings, writing test cases, carrying out testing, facilitating UAT efforts with the supported bureaus, and assisting with project- and maintenance-related work such as risk assessment, disaster recovery planning, security accreditation, and special projects. As a junior-level position, the employee will primarily work as part of a BA team, coordinating tasks with senior-level BAs and managers, and will be expected to work independently when the situation and task warrants. The employee will create documentation in accordance with SOM and AS LARA standards and provide information on technical and business processes to other team members as appropriate.

Job Description Information Technology Programmer Analyst P11

Information Technology Programmer Analyst 12

Position Location: This position is located in Lansing, MI. This position may work a hybrid (remote/office) schedule with 2 days required in the office per week. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Required Education And Experience Education Information Technology Programmer/Analyst P11/12 Possession of a Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics

Experience Information Technology Programmer/Analyst P11 No specific type or amount is required.

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12 Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11.

Alternate Education and Experience

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst P11 - 12 Possession of an associate’s degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician;

OR

two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement. OR Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Requirements And Information DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT

You must attach a detailed resume and cover to your application (word or pdf). Failure to do so can result in your application packet being screened out as incomplete. If applicable, attach copies of official college transcripts to your application. (Internet version of transcripts will not be accepted) Failure to attach applicable transcripts may result in your application being screened out. 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.

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees. Classifications for the $2,500 bonus are:

Information Technology Infrastructure Analyst

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst

Information Technology Project Coordinator

Information Technology Project Manager

Information Technology Specialist

Special Requirements, Licenses, And Certifications Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologyProgrammerAnalyst.pdf

Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator 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 at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per 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 leave immediately 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 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.

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Updated: 2/28/24

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How many years of experience do you have writing and presenting technical documentation – Specs, User Guides, high level presentations, etc.? (If you possess this type of experience, you must document it in your application materials for accurate screening).

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• More than 3 years

02

Please describe your experience writing and presenting technical documentation. Your experience must also be documented in the supplemental materials that you upload (resume and cover letter). If you have no experience, enter ‘NA’.

03

How many years of experience do you have working as part of an Agile (Scrum) Team? (If you possess this type of experience, you must document it in your application materials for accurate screening)

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• More than 3 years

04

Please describe your experience working as part of an Agile (Scrum) Team. Your experience must also be documented in the supplemental materials that you upload (resume and cover letter). If you have no experience, enter ‘NA’.

05

How many years of experience do you have in performing analysis and requirements gathering with customers?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• More than 3 years

06

Please describe your experience in system analysis and requirements gathering. Your experience must also be documented in the supplemental materials that you upload (resume and cover letter). If you have no experience, enter ‘NA’.

07

How many years of experience do you have developing software applications? (If you possess this type of experience, you must document it in your application materials for accurate screening).

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• More than 3 years

08

Please describe your experience developing software applications. What methodology have you used? Were you part of a team? Your experience must also be documented in the supplemental materials that you upload. If you have no experience, enter 'NA'.

09

Good communication skills are essential for this position. As a demonstration of your written communication skills, why are you interested in this position? (maximum 200 words).

10

ITPRAN11 - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher with at least 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management, or mathematics. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR An associate's degree or higher with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics; and at least 2 years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or at least two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR At least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school, and at least 4 years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or at least four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant.

• Yes
• No

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Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official transcripts? Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out of the selection process. Note that using AI or GPT tools to generate any of your application materials is not allowed and may result in your application being screened out.

• Yes
• No

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This position is hybrid which requires a minimum of 2 days working in office at your designated work location within Michigan. Work must be performed in the State of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan at your own expense. Do you acknowledge this requirement and wish to continue the application process?

• Yes
• No

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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, are you able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question