Salary : $97,497.00 - $127,872.00 Annually
Location : Detroit, Michigan, MI
Job Type: Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number:
Department: Pension & Employee Benefi
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Bargaining Unit: 9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

Description
RESUME REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist is responsible for supporting initiatives established by the department/division leader. They possess knowledge of project development and the ability to manage a project or program from start to finish. They assist with the development and implementation of divisional goals and initiatives. The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist possesses expertise in data analysis and has the ability to work with advanced levels of data analytics.

They drive change and process improvements within the customer base. The position of the Project Manager & Analytics Specialist focuses heavily on managing a wide range of projects involving data collection, production, and dissemination relating to strategy, planning, and organizational effectiveness efforts. This position reports to a department/division leader.

Examples of Duties

• Provides vision, leadership, planning, project coordination and management for the development and facilitation of policy operations, processes, and procedures to meet current and future business demands and needs.
• Plans, directs, trains, and supervises employees daily which includes assignment of work, conducting performance reviews and making recommendations regarding career development and progression.
• Evaluates performance of subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors and managers.
• Analyzes data from a variety of database sources and formats for research, systems, and report design.
• Assists with the implementation of organizational goals, initiatives and plans.
• Develops and implements initiatives to improve work processes.
• Drives fact-based decision making at all levels within the organization.
• Drives process improvement initiatives, including automation, on the processes/tools used to increase the capability and efficiency of reporting efforts.
• Manages project development and execution from inception to closure.
• Presents results of analyses concisely and effectively to ensure adoption.
• Provides recommendations for improving business results, operational efficiencies, and system experiences through in-depth analysis.
• Provides supporting information to substantiate research findings.
• Works in conjunction with the department/division leader to manage change control and ensure consistency and alignment of change control management across the department.

Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications (required):
• Completion of a bachelor's degree with a major in data analytics, project management, business, management, organizational development or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years managerial/supervisory experience that includes supervising subordinate employees daily, assigning, planning and directing employees' work, training and coaching staff, conducting performance reviews, providing feedback and making recommendations regarding career development and progression.
• Minimum of four to five (4-5) years of years of project management experience.

Qualifications (preferred):
Knowledge of:
• Thorough knowledge of management and supervisor principles.
• Thorough knowledge of problem solving/decision making.
• Thorough knowledge of organizational development.

Skill in:
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Gathering, organizing and analyzing information.
• Coordinating and expediting employee actions affecting department services.
• Team work and team development.
Supplemental Information
PLEASE ATTACH A CURRENT RESUME AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS WITH YOUR APPLICATION
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 30%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 70%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 3/12/2026
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• No education experience

02

Do you possess a bachelor's degree with a major in data analytics, project management, business, management, organizational development or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of managerial/supervisory experience do you have that includes supervising subordinate employees daily, planning and directing employees' work, training and coaching staff, assigning work, conducting performance reviews, providing feedback and making recommendations regarding career development and progression?

• No experience
• Less than 5 years
• 5 to 7 years
• 7 to 10 years
• More than 10 years

04

How many years of project management experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 4 years
• 4 to 5 years
• 5 to 10 years
• 10 or more years

05

Describe your project management experience in detail.
06

Describe your experience developing and implementing initiatives to improve work processes in detail.
Required Question