Departmental Analyst 9-12; Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement & Engagement

Posting number: 2701-26-11-8

Department: Treasury

Job classification: Departmental Analyst 9-P11

Posting type: Open

Categories: Professional, Miscellaneous

Summary

Join Our Continuous Improvement Team!
Are you passionate about driving positive change, using data to tell a story, and helping teams thrive? The Michigan Department of Treasury is seeking a Continuous Improvement Analyst to support strategic initiatives, enhance employee engagement, and lead process improvement efforts across the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Improvement Facilitation: Lead and support continuous improvement events to streamline operations and enhance service delivery.
• Metrics & Data Analysis: Develop, track, and analyze metrics to identify trends, measure impact, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Employee Engagement: Collaborate with teams to interpret employee engagement survey results and implement strategies that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Strategic Planning Support: Assist in the development and execution of strategic plans, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and priorities.
• Training & Coaching: Provide guidance and training on continuous improvement tools, techniques, and best practices to build internal capacity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across Treasury to identify opportunities for improvement and support implementation efforts.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Meaningful Impact: Help shape a culture of continuous improvement and engagement that directly benefits Treasury employees and the public we serve.
• Collaboration: Work with a dynamic team of professionals across all levels of the organization to solve problems and drive innovation.
• Growth & Learning: Expand your skills in facilitation, data analysis, and organizational development while contributing to high-visibility initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Experience facilitating process improvement initiatives using a proven methodology.
• Strong analytical skills with experience developing and interpreting metrics.
• Familiarity with employee engagement strategies and tools (e.g., survey analysis, action planning).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across teams.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now to become a key contributor to the Michigan Department of Treasury’s continuous improvement journey and help us build a more efficient, engaged, and innovative organization!

Position Description: Departmental Analyst 9-P11
Position Description: Departmental Analyst 12

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Examples of duties

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience 

Please note:  A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying "professional experience" is only considered post bachelor's degree.

Departmental Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Departmental Analyst 10
One year of professional experience.

Departmental Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

Qualifications

Departmental Analyst 9 - 12 
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school 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 may be substituted for the education requirement.