Entry Level Computer Science Opt Jobs in Michigan

Salary: $33.45 - $48.09 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 0801-26-22-71SF
Department: Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job Description
About DTMB: The 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: This position serves as a senior level IT project coordinator for information technology projects. The senior project coordinator functions as a PMO resource to DTMB managers, supervisors, and staff that are involved in application maintenance and development. This includes development, maintenance, and oversight of project schedules that are logic and resource driven. Maintains change control process, including a structure to manage and track changes in scope. Identifies project issues and risks, and escalates to senior management as appropriate. Monitors project performance, reports status, and facilitates the creation of actions plans to promote adherence to project schedules. Interacts with a variety of teams as needed to develop and maintain project schedules and related documents. Assists in information gathering, budget analysis, project estimating, and procurement. Provides assistance on special projects. Promotes compliance with the State Unified Information Technology Environment (SUITE). May utilize Scrum methodology and practices.
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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.
Additional Requirements and Information: You must attach a detailed cover letter and resume to your application (word or pdf). Failure to do so will 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.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Information Technology Project Coordinator 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
?Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Project Coordinator P11 coordinating the implementation of IT technical tools in a system development effort to solve a business need.
Alternate Education and Experience
Information Technology Project Coordinator P11 - 12
Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, 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, project coordinator (IT technical project), or information technology technician, or two years (4160 hours) of experience an 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, IT project coordinator (IT technical project), or 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
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
Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the 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:
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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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INPRJCRE - Do you possess an Associate's degree with 16 semester (24 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. ORAn education level typically acquired through the completion of high school and two years of experience asan application programmer, computer operator, or Information Technology Technician, or two years(4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant?

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• No

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INPRJCRA - Do you possess at least three years of post-degree professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Project Coordinator P11 managing the implementation of IT technical tools in a system development effort to solve a business need?

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• No

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How many years of experience do you have as an IT project coordinator?

• None
• Less than2 years of experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience
• 6 to 9 years of experience
• 10 years or more experience

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How many years of experience do you have planning and coordinating projects with an estimated duration of 6 months to 2 years?

• None
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 to 3 years of experience
• 4 to 5 years of experience
• 6 years or more of experience

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How many years of experience do you have with using an enterprise project and portfolio management tool such as Clarity or Changepoint?

• None
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 to 3 years of experience
• 4 to 5 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

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How many years of experience do you have with the State of Michigan SUITE Project Management Methodology (PMM) or a comparable Project Management Methodology?

• None
• Less than 2 year of experience
• 2 to 3 years of experience
• 4 to 5 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

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Please describe your experience with using a formal Project Management Methodology.
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How many years of experience do you have managing more than one IT project concurrently?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 3 years of experience
• 4 to 5 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

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How many years of experience do you have utilizing an Agile Scrum approach to project management and systems development?

• None
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 to 3 years of experience
• 4 to 5 years of experience
• More than 6 years of experience

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Please describe your experience with using Agile Scrum.
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How many years of experience, do you have as a Project Coordinator on IT Infrastructure or IT Security Projects with 20 resources or more including all project stakeholders (e.g. team members, clients, third party resou...