Director Remote Health Informatics Jobs in Lansing, MI

Salary : $2,393.60 - $3,498.40 Biweekly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 4301-26-CSA-CQI-232-FILL
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job Description
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our
Position functions as a senior data analyst for the Bureau of Child Welfare Improvement (DCQI) with responsibility for the development of reports, spreadsheets and programs, and creating queries for use in analyzing data, policy, policy coordination and oversight to assist in making decisions related to the child welfare population. Performs analysis of current program operations in order to recommend policy or procedure changes to child welfare program managers. Provides technical and resource assistance to internal and external partners (including universities, human welfare foundations, and research agencies) and other administrations within MDHHS, as requested. Develops, manages databases and makes recommendations to child welfare managers and division directors for the monitoring of program design and resources needs. Position also assist in the development of a data delivery systems for all MDDHS as well as handle internal and external request for MDHHS. Provides technical assistance to MDHHS county child care workers and private agency child welfare workers regarding specific Child Welfare data reporting.
To be considered for this position you must:

• apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• attach a cover letter.
• if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here:
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.
Selective Position Requirement:
3 years of experience in a child welfare service such as Foster Care, Adoption, Licensing,
Children's Protective Services or Juvenile Justice and at least one year experience with the MiSACWIS application, or, 2
years of experience developing Structured Query Language (SQL) or Visual Basic Applications (VBA).
Additional Requirements and Information
Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Position Location/Remote Office: The office location for this position is at 235 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI. however, this position has the ability to work hybrid (remote/office). Selected candidates who have been approved to work hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
o A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
o A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
o Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
For information about this specific position, please email Ellicia Jackson at
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Accommodations
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Updated: 2/28/24
01
DEPTALT - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts;ORat least one year of professional level experience in the state classified service.

• Yes
• No

02
DEPTALTA- Do you possess at least three years of professional experience?

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of professional experience do you have working in a child welfare agency? If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow accurate screening.

• 6+ years
• 3-5 years
• 1-2 years
• None

04
How many years of experience do you have working with the MiSACWIS data system? If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow accurate screening.

• 6+ years
• 3-5 years
• 1-2 years
• None

05
How many years of experience do you have developing new Structured Query Language (SQL)? If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow accurate screening.

• 4+ years
• 2-3 years
• Less than 2 years
• None

06
How many years of experience do you have developing SQL using the Teradata platform? If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow accurate screening.

• 4+ years
• 2-3 years
• Less than 2 years
• None

07
How many years of experience do you have running reports using Web Intelligence or Business Objects? If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow accurate screening.

• 6+ years
• 3-5 years
• 1-2 years
• None

08
How many years of experience do you have validating, analyzing, formatting, and publishing official child welfare performance reports? If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow accurate screening.

• 6+ years
• 3-5 years
• 1-2 years
• None

09
Please check the box next to the Microsoft Excel options listed below where you have an intermediate or expert competency. If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow accurate screening.

• Pivot Tables
• Pivot Graphs
• Conditional Formatting
• Data Source Connections
• Validation Formulas

10
Please select f