Salary: $37.62 - $54.99 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 0801-26-22-110SF
Department: Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description

About this position:
This position will function as the manager of the Digital Accessibility team within the Department of Technology, Management & Budget - Center for Shared Solutions - eMichigan Bureau - Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies Division. This role will oversee the team responsible for conducting Digital Standards Application Testing (DSAT) of all State of Michigan (SOM) applications against the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications, which specify standards for digital accessibility, branding, and other technical requirements.

The manager is responsible for providing direction and control of functions and activities in the work area, including establishing priorities and allocating staff. The supervisory functions that this position manages include employee evaluation, counseling, selection, provision of technical and policy guidance and training of employees. This position requires the ability to work effectively in a cross-department, team atmosphere with
an emphasis on customer service.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Experience working with digital accessibility and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of management, supervision, communication, and organization
• Knowledge of system development methods used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing information systems
• Ability to instruct, direct, evaluate employees and communicate with others, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain control of the environment in high pressure situations
• Ability to work well with various individuals with differing client and team dynamics
• Experience in managing and coordinating activities of IT project teams
• Experience in communicating with non-technical customers and clients concerning technology initiatives and projects
• Knowledge of the operational and technical problems involved in the administration of a specialized program
• Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and IT development staff
• Ability and drive to research and analyze industry best practices and new technologies and concepts
• Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience
• Ability to prepare detailed written documentation
• Preferred knowledge and experience of IT Project Management including Agile Scrum process
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.

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 who wants a challenge and to work in a highly paced environment, we are 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.
Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree with not less than 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
Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator 12.
Alternate Education and Experience

Three years of experience as a computer programming supervisor or Information Technology
Supervisor may be substituted for the education and experience.
Additional Requirements and Information

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $3,500. Up to $1,750 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.

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.

DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT

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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.

Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24
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