Salary: $96,491.00 - $138,794.00 Annually
Location : Detroit, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 0801-26-21-179MFM
Department: Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description

About this position:
This position will function as the administrative manager for DTMB Agency Services Supporting the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), with a focus on the Unemployment Insurance Agency. The administrative manager will be the second line manager for this work area and will be responsible for carrying out management duties for first line managers and their staff. The manager is responsible for leading the IT technical teams through the design, development, and implementation of software and system plans and performing other project related activities. Develops standard control mechanisms to manage IT software development products and updates including but not limited to risk management, quality assurance, and communication, issue and change management, and other project related controls. Manages the IT staff objectives that includes IT project efforts for completion within time and budget requirements, and to the customer's expectations. Providing direction and control of functions and activities in the work area including establishing priorities, allocating staff, and ensuring first line supervisors handle administrative, supervisory, and planning functions. The supervisory functions this position manages include employee evaluation, counseling, selection, provision of technical and policy guidance and training of employees.

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We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. Above all, we are looking for someone that is passionate about customer service and being a leader. This person must have professional knowledge of principles and techniques of management, communication, and organization required to direct and administer programs, objectives, and goals. We would love someone with advanced knowledge and experience in the delivery of information technology solutions and services. You must be able to lead, manage, administer, and maintain control of the environment in high-pressure situations. Strong communications skills are a must.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach your cover letter, resume, and OFFICIAL transcript to your application. Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered. An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date. A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted. An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as 'Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. Degree certificates are not accepted. When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached.
Position Location:This position is located in Detroit, 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.

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Alternate Education and Experience

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.
Additional Requirements and Information

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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 in a management or leadership role within an organization?

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

03

Please select your experience with application development life cycle management (such as the State's SUITE methodology).

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• Between 2 and 5 years
• 5 or more years

04

How many years of experience do you have with project management methodologies?

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

05

How many years of professional experience do you have managing large, complex projects?

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

06

How many years of experience do you have in working directly with business client leaders? (If you possess this type of experience, you must document it in your application materials for accurate screening.)

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

07

Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and transcripts? Please note that all experience described in the questions above must be documented within your application materials.

• Yes
• No

Required Question