Operations Analyst Jobs in Lansing, MI (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $2,393.60 - $3,498.40 Biweekly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 2301-26-BOE084
Department: Department of State
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 9:10 AM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job Description
POSITION DUTIES - This position serves as the Operational Security Analyst supporting the Bureau of Election's (BOE) Operations Section. This position is the recognized resource for all security duties completed by the Bureau of Elections. This position is the system administrator within the Bureau for all information systems including the Qualified Voter File (QVF), Online Voter Registration (OVR) and associated functions, the Michigan Transparency Network, and others. The position serves as the security liaison with MDOS Information Security and Control Division to assist BOE in preparing information system security plans for the various BOE information systems following the Michigan Security Accreditation Process. The incumbent has the responsibility for serving as an organizational liaison for information security, information technology, internal control evaluations, and audit resolution. This position serves as the Program/Contract Manager for Bureau of Elections applications and supports the Elections Operations Manager with vendor relationship activities.
APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.
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.
Alternate Education and Experience
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.
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.
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.
Please attach a resume and cover letter to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process. If you qualify for this position based on the education requirement you must attach a copy of your official transcripts.
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,
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 to for 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.
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MDOS is proud to be a silver level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
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:
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 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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Are you related to anyone currently working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to question #1, please list the name of each relative. If you answered "no" to question #1, please enter "none".
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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".
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DEPTALT - From the following, please select all that apply to you:

• I possess a bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
• I possess at least one year of professional level experience in State of Michigan classified service.
• I possess an education 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.
• None of the above

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

• Yes
• No

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How many years' experience do you have working with Microsoft Office applications to include, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to 3 years
• More than 3 years

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Briefly describe your experience in working with Microsoft Office applications to include, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint? If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A".
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This position is responsible for developing and monitoring metrics, then making business adjustments based on those metrics. How many years of experience do you have developing and applying metrics to business activities?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

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Describe your experiences using metrics to monitor work and production performance. If you do not possess this experience please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have advising and tracking audit correction action plans and ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

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Describe your experience in advising and tracking audit corrective action plans and ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place. If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.
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Describe your experience tracking and managing projects or initiatives. If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. .
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How many years of experience do you have in systems analysis and requirements gathering?

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• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

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Describe your experience completing systems analysis and requirements gathering. If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have with System Security Plans, Risk Assessments, and/or IT Security Compliance?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

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Describe your experience with System Security Plans, Risk Assessments and/or IT Security Compliance. If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.
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Describe a time when you created an environment of honesty, inclusion and respect for others. Describe the situation, the actions you took, and the outcome.
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Are you a current BOE Employee or contractor?

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• No

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Did you remember to attach your resume, cover letter, and official transcripts (if applicable)?

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• No

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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 with these background check requirements?

• Yes
• No

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