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Departmental Specialist 13 (Global Data Specialist) - Enterprise Information Management

State of Michigan
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2026
💰 $95,500/yr($63,980/yr$95,500/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 5901-26-EIM-3-DS13-GDS-JH

Department: Transportation

Job classification: Departmental Specialist 13

Posting type: Open

Categories: Transportation

Summary

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Are you passionate about data, its impact, and the power of visual storytelling? If you’re equally committed to maintaining strong data quality and transforming that data into meaningful insights, this position is for you!


As the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) global data specialist, you will be responsible for the following when data is shared externally to MDOT:

  • Managing MDOT’s master and reference data repository.
  • Serving as a key link in supporting information governance-related policies and goals as an information steward on the Information Stewards Board to: 
    1. Fulfill information governance objectives.
    2. Adhere to department data standards and policies.
    3. Ensure data integrity and good data management.
  • Provide business analytics and business intelligence services such as research, analysis and dashboard/scorecard creation related to MDOT’s master and reference data.


In the MDOT Office of Enterprise Information Management (EIM), our success is powered by our devotion to innovation and providing leading-edge services and solutions. We strive to promote and encourage our employees’ best qualities, which cultivates a positive and diverse team. As an office, our mission is to provide better information and IT tools to facilitate robust decision-making and operational performance. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of master and reference data, thrives in a dynamic environment, is adept at independently devising strategies to tackle challenges, develops actionable plans and proactively executes solutions with minimal guidance. Your passion for business analytics, readiness for growth and learning, and attention to detail will directly contribute to the team’s success.
 
 Begin your journey with MDOT today!


The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Departmental Specialist 13 position.  


For additional information, please see the links below:




Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered. 


For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.  


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.


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Examples of duties

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
 
Experience
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Supplemental information

View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalSpecialist.pdf


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