Salary: $33.45 - $48.09 Hourly
Location : Dimondale, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 0801-26-21-113am
Department: Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description
As a Senior Database Administrator, the employee performs a complete range of information system database analyst assignments including, but not limited to, designing, developing, testing, and implementing database systems for Michigan State Police (MSP). This individual will be looked upon to provide technical support to other team members and evaluate new database solutions and technologies. Provide maintenance, support, and assistance to specialist DBAs with installation and configuration of clustered database failover, database replication, and database backup solutions.

ITPA - 12 -- Position Description

IT 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.
Position Location/Remote Office: The office location is Lansing, MI. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out-of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate. The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 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 12
Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11.
Alternate Education and Experience
Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12
Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, 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, or information technology technician; or two years (4,160 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
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 the supplemental questions must be documented in the 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 and screened out. See instructions for attaching files here:
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.
Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs.

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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.

Updated: 2/28/24
01

ITPRANA12 - Do you possess one of the following:At least 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. (If so, please attach a copy of your transcripts.)ORPossession of an associates degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, 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, or information technology technician; or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant. (If so, please attach a copy of your transcripts.)ORThe 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.

• Yes
• No

02

ITPRANA12 - Do you possess at least two years of post-degree professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in managing enterprise databases?

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

04

If you stated you have experience, please describe that experience below. If you stated none, write N/A.
05

How many years of experience do you have as a DBA in supporting Oracle databases?

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

06

If you stated you have experience, please describe that experience below. If you stated none, write N/A.
07

How many years of experience do you have as a DBA in supporting Microsoft SQL Server databases?

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

08

If you stated you have experience, please describe that experience below. If you stated none, write N/A.
09

How many years of experience do you have in developing and implementing process improvements?

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

10

If you stated you have experience developing and implementing processes, please describe that experience below. If you stated none, write N/A.
11

Did you attach a cover letter, copy of your resume and official college transcripts to your application? Failure to do so may result in