Project Manager Analytics Specialist III

Salary : $79,480.00 - $98,715.00 Annually
Location : Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type: Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number:
Department: Human Rights Dept
Division: Civil Rights, Inclusion,
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: 9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

Description
Project Manager Analytics Specialist III
The Project Manager will assist in the oversight of the cannabis business licensing process and the development of revenue-sharing fund plans tied to cannabis tax proceeds. This role supports regulatory compliance, applicant-facing operations, and fiscal planning, ensuring licensing moves efficiently while community reinvestment funds are allocated transparently and in line with all local ordinances.
Examples of Duties
Licensing Administration

Manage the end-to-end cannabis business license application process, including intake, completeness review, and tracking through approval or denial

Coordinate with applicants, legal counsel, zoning, and public safety departments to verify compliance with municipal cannabis ordinances and state regulations

Maintain accurate licensing records, application timelines, and status reporting for leadership and public dashboards

Identify process bottlenecks and implement improvements to reduce application turnaround time

Ensure equity program requirements (if applicable) are properly verified and documented

Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Coordination

Serve as a primary point of contact for applicants, licensees, and community stakeholders regarding licensing status and fund allocation questions

Prepare materials and presentations for public meetings, council briefings, and regulatory hearings

Coordinate with legal, finance, code enforcement, and external auditors as needed

Track legislative and regulatory changes at the state/local level that affect licensing or revenue use

Project & Data Management

Build and maintain project timelines, milestones, and tracking tools for both licensing and fund distribution cycles

Produce regular status reports and metrics (application volume, approval rates, fund disbursement progress)

Maintain documentation supporting audits and public records requests
Minimum Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's degree with major in human resources, data analytics, project management, business, management, organizational development, or labor relations.

Preferred

4+ years of project management experience, ideally in a government, regulatory, or software developmentenvironment.

Strong understanding of municipal budgeting, grants, or public fund administration

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for public bodies

Proficiency with project management and data tracking tools (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar)

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously

Experience with cannabis regulatory programs, social equity licensing, or other regulated industries (alcohol, gaming, etc.)

Familiarity with public funds, grant administration, or revenue-sharing program design

Experience working with city council, commissions, or other public oversight bodies
Experience
Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III - Advanced levels of responsibility and three to four (3-4) years of human resources experience in any combination of the following components: compensation, recruitment/staffing, benefits, labor relations, employee relations, training and development, and organizational development.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• 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: 08/05/2025
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

How many years of experience do you have using Smartsheet, project management tools, or data analysis platforms?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 2 to 3 years
• 4 to 5 Years
• 5 or more Years

03

Please indicate your years of experience do you have in managing the end-to-end cannabis business license application process, including intake, completeness review, and tracking through approval or denial?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 years or more

04

Please indicate how many years experience you have maintaining project timelines, milestones, and tracking tools for both licensing and fund distribution cycles?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 years

Required Question