Departmental Analyst-A (12) - Personal Financial Disclosure & Lobby Filings Analyst

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Departmental Analyst-A (12) - Personal Financial Disclosure & Lobby Filings Analyst

Salary

$2,324.00 - $3,396.80 Biweekly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2301-25-BOE057

Department

Department of State

Opening Date

03/04/2025

Closing Date

3/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

POSITION DUTIES -This position implements vital reforms passed by Michigan voters through Proposal 1 of 2022 which requires elected officials to disclose their personal financial information. This position will provide advanced analysis to help residence of Michigan identify potential conflicts of interest and government official’s interactions with lobbyists.

This position serves as a senior Disclosure and Lobby Filings Analyst within the Personal Financial Disclosure Section in the Bureau of Elections (BOE). This position will analyze and enforce the most complex financial disclosures as required by the state constitution.as well as the Lobby Registration Act, and Michigan Election Law. The Analyst will support the Division’s functions by developing the program, reporting materials, and manage development of software, form creation and other documentation. The position will prepare communications including web pages, and instructional materials for those individuals regulated by the BOE. The position will implement the program through research and analysis of disclosure reports, personal finance statements, and lobby expenditure reports, with emphasis on working to address deficiencies and correct noncompliant filings and take enforcement actions when required. This position will also develop training materials on the processes and user manuals; and provide training to the regulated community.

Position Description - Departmental Analyst 12 (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD2BOE057.pdf)

APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.

This position has the potential to work a hybrid/remote work schedule.

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Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

Additional Requirements and Information

You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Please attach a resume and cover letter to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened from the selection process.

If you qualify for this position by possession of a bachelor's degree, you must attach a copy of your official transcripts. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened from the selection process.

As outlined by Civil Service, an official transcript must bear the applicant’s name, college, or university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, or letterhead), date and name of the conferred degree and registrar’s signature. Transcripts that do not meet these requirements are considered unofficial. For more information regarding official transcripts,click here(Download PDF reader).

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 toevaluatorsfor 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.

Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.

View the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalAnalyst_12505_7.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) 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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper 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 leaveimmediately 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. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) 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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Are you related to anyone currently working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you answered "yes" to question #1, please list the name of each relative. If you answered "no" to question #1, please enter "none".

  03

  Please list all previous names, to include name at birth, and any alias name(s) used. If you do not have any previous/alias names to list, please enter "none".

  04

  DEPTALT - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, you must attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR A high school education 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.

• Yes

• No

  05

  DEPTALTA- Do you possess at least three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service?

• Yes

• No

  06

  How many years of experience do you have with research, data analysis, or compliance related work? Experience must be substantiated in your application materials.

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 3 years

• 3 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  07

  If you indicated you have experience with research, data analysis, or compliance related work, briefly describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please type "none".

  08

  How many years of experience to you have working in an elections-related, regulatory, or compliance environment? Experience must be substantiated in your application materials.

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 3 years

• 3 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  09

  If you indicated you have experience working in an elections-related, regulatory, or compliance environment, briefly describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please type "none".

  10

  How many years of experience do you have interpreting laws, administrative rules, or policy to ensure compliance? Experience must be substantiated in your application materials.

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 3 years

• 3 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  11

  if you indicated you have experience interpreting laws, administrative rules, or policies to ensure compliance, briefly describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please type "none".

  12

  How many years of experience do you have in campaign finance reporting or similar work? Experience must be substantiated in your application materials.

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 3 years

• 3 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  13

  If you indicated you have experience in campaign finance reporting or similar work, briefly describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please type "none".

  14

  Do you have experience creating and delivering training materials such as webinars, guides, or user manuals? Experience must be substantiated in your application materials.

• Yes

• No

  15

  If you indicated you have experience creating and delivering training materials such as webinars, guides, or user manuals, briefly describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please type "none".

  16

  Are you a current BOE Employee or contractor?

• Yes

• No

  17

  Did you remember to attach your resume, cover letter, and copy of your official transcripts (if applicable)? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened from the selection process.

• Yes

• No

  18

  Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Failure to answer this question honestly may result in being sanctioned from employment with MDOS. Please select all that apply.

• I have been dismissed within the last two years

• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years

• I have been suspended without pay within the last two years

• I have received an unsatisfactory rating in the last two years

• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years

• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDOS within the last two years

• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

  19

  Due to the nature of this position, the Michigan Department of State conducts comprehensive background checks that will require the candidate to be subjected to, and not limited by, criminal history review, drug testing, and reference checks. Do you accept and comply to these background check requirements?

• Yes

• No

  20

  All listed supervisors/employers may be contacted for reference checks. If your NEOGOV application indicates that they cannot be contacted, please document the reason in the work experience box of the NEOGOV application, under the "reasons for leaving" box(es). You will then need to provide the names, phone numbers and relationship (i.e.. Former Team Lead) of two to three professionals below. If you have indicated that all listed supervisors/employers may be contacted, please enter "none".

  Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Department of State

Address

SOSEmployment@michigan.gov

P.O. Box 30775

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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