Salary: $102,368.00 - $147,247.00 Annually
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 1801-26-EXE OP-ADM-011
Department: LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description
This position will lead a team of individuals to execute implementation of LEO grants both federal and state funding incoming and outgoing in support of LEO initiatives. This position will work with the team to oversee implementation, monitoring, and processing federal grants. This team will also be charged with overseeing all State Enhancement Grant administration and serve as the main point-of-contact for grantees throughout the state. This position will proactively lead staff as they implement and execute grant system entry for funding received or being distributed to utilize best practices and develop procedural improvements while executing incoming and outgoing grants during all steps from the moment the funds are received until they are expended/reimbursed and reported.
Required Education and Experience

Applicants can qualify for this position by meeting ANY of the following

• Education level typically acquired through completion of high school AND two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level gained in the State of Michigan classified service.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major AND at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts,

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject to and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.

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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

STDDADM1 - Do you possess one of the following?A bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level. If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts. ORAt least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level.ORAt least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level.ORAt least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least four years of professional experience including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level gained in the State of Michigan classified service.

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience do you have working with grants?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 4 to 5 years
• Greater than 5 years

03

If you stated you have experience working with grants, please describe your experience below. If no experience, please type "N/a".
04

How many years of experience do you have with creating policies or procedures?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 4 to 5 years
• Greater than 5 years

05

If you stated you have experience with creating policies or procedures, please describe your experience. If no experience, please type "N/a".
06

Please describe your experience working with grant information technology systems. If no experience, please type "N/a".
07

Please describe your experience using SIGMA (Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications)? If no experience, please type "N/a".
08

Please describe your experience in reviewing grant budgets? If no experience, please type "N/a".
09

1801 Recruitment - To collect LEO recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate the feedback!

• College/University Career Services Office
• College/University Career Fair
• Employee Referral
• GONGWER Capitol Jobs Marketplace
• Handshake
• Michigan Civil Service Office of Career Services
• Michigan Works! Agency
• Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Pure Michigan Talent Connect
• NEOGOV job alert
• Veterans Organization
• X (previously Twitter)

10

1801 Recruitment - If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran's Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity.
11

1801- From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Corrections (MDOC), Department of Transportation (MDOT) etc.)

• Not a State of Michigan employee
• A previous State of Michigan employee
• A current State of Michigan, Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) employee
• A current State of Michigan (non-LEO) employee

12

1801 - Are you a current Labor and Economic Opportunity employee classified as a State Administrative Manager 15 interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?

• Yes
• No

13

Did you attach a detailed resume and cover letter