Information Technology Programmer Analyst - Agency Support Programmer

Information Technology Programmer Analyst- Agency Support Programmer

Salary: $24.32 - $44.63 Hourly

Location: Lansing, MI

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Job Number: 0801-26-21-72SF

Department: Technology, Management and Budget

Opening Date: 03/12/2026

Closing Date: 3/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

About DTMB:

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) 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 is responsible for the design, maintenance, development, and enhancement of the agency applications. Assignments will provide for the development, testing and deployment of application releases, updates and modifications within a client/server and web server environment. Project assignments and activity will be executed within the framework of the State of Michigan System Engineering Methodology (SEM).

This role involves maintaining a variety of Custom Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications and configuring updates or changes as needed for selected Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) products. Additionally, the position will provide customer support and collaborate with vendors on solutions for the Management and Budget division of the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. This person needs to be an excellent communicator, adjusting communication style and messages to varying audiences to ensure understanding. We need an individual who understands the value of standards and can advocate for them in a way that is understood and supported. Excellent customer service is core to our culture, being able to motivate and support team members, manage expectations, and conduct ourselves with integrity is key to how we work. You need to embrace diversity, have a team-oriented mindset, communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals, and have a desire to invest in the success of the Division.

If you are a self-motivated person with a proven track record, who wants a challenge and to work in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering value to our agency partners, we are really interested in hearing from you.

Current team members have the following to say about why you should work in this area:

"GREAT office culture."

"True positive team environment and management support."

"Opportunities to share thoughts and opinions about our processes and the way we work."

"There is a wide path for growth in your career, and the management team supports employees reaching their full potential."

"Doing work that directly affects the lives of every [resident] of the State of Michigan"

What We Offer:

The State of Michigan offers competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, access to professional development training, excellent vacation and sick time policies, and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life. We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the State of Michigan employee family if you are interested. Please consider sending in your application today.

SIGNING BONUS:

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

*DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT

Required Education and Experience:

Education: Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 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: Information Technology Programmer/Analyst P11

No specific @type or amount is required.

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12

Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11.

Alternate Education and Experience: Information Technology Programmer/Analyst P11-12

Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4160 hours) of experience as 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, 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:

This posting will be used to fill two vacancies.

You must attach a detailed resume, cover letter and official transcript 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.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs.

View the entire job specification at:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/InformationTechnologyProgrammerAnalyst\12733\7.pdf

Accommodations:

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives:

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 between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not