Salary: $56.58 - $76.92 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 0701-26-30-68NG
Department: Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description
The State Budget Office (SBO) is responsible for developing the governor's Executive Budget recommendation, presenting budget recommendations to the Legislature, and implementing the approved budget signed by the governor. Learn more at

Budget Development Offices conduct budget development and implementation activities through five individual offices, each having primary responsibility for specific budget areas. We are currently looking to fill the Health Services Division Director position within the Office of Health and Human Services (OHHS).

This position is responsible for the management and direction of the Division of Health Services within OHHS. The division is responsible for policy analysis and budget development in assigned areas, including Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Public Health, and Aging Services.

The Health Services Division Director coordinates and directs the work of budget analysts within the office in presenting recommendations to State Budget Office management and the Governor relating to the development and presentation of the annual Executive Budget. The position also engages legislative partners in the passage of the annual budget, directs staff activities to implement the budget upon enactment, and monitors agency activity to ensure funds are expended as intended.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB SPECIFICATION
Office location is Lansing; Budget Development Offices currently offer a hybrid work option (combination of remote/office) which requires two days working on-site at the official workstation with the potential of up to three days remote work per week. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Required Education and Experience

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

Experience
Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.
Note: Experience is considered professional if the job required a bachelor's degree.

Relevant experience for this position includes budgeting, business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, fiscal or economic analysis or other relevant fields. Prior experience working with a State's Budget and Financial Management System is desirable, but not required.
Alternate Education and Experience

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years 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
Serve Michigan with a Career in State Budget Office
Accounting / Auditing / Budgeting / Finance / Systems Data and Research
State Budget Office is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that encompasses a culture of empathy, understanding, and respect with diversity of thought, perspective, and experiences.
Working for State Budget Office is both rewarding and challenging.
• Our team members work together through problem solving, collaborating, and supporting each other.
• Idea sharing and formation is encouraged to support continued growth throughout our teams.
• Staff are provided with access to training, resources, and experienced team members.

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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, transcripts, and application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a current cover letter and detailed resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment.
• If applicable, attach a copy of official transcript(s). We accept scanned or electronic copies of official transcripts if they contain the following elements: college/university name and address, degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed, and the registrar's signature and/or seal.

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: Instructions (Download PDF reader)
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.

Visit the Michigan Civil Service Commission website for useful information about the job search and application process.

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

• Not a State of Michigan employee (I have never been employed by the State)
• A Current State Budget Office (SBO) Employee
• A Current State of Michigan (non-SBO) Employee
• A Previous State of Michigan Employee
• None of the above

02

Do you have budget experience as it relates to health and human services?

• Yes
• No

03

Please describe your experience working with budgets related to health and human services. If you do not have experience, please enter N/A.
04

How many years of experience do you have with budget forecasting and analysis?

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

05

Do you have experience with the State's accounting system, SIGMA?

• Yes
• No

06

If you indicated that you have SIGMA experience, please describe. If no experience, please answer N/A.
07

Please select your level of professional experience, supervising, directing, or guiding the work of others.

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

08

What is your level of competency in using Microsoft Excel?

• No Experience
• BASIC (open/save files; enter/edit data; use menus; format cells/rows/columns; use page setup and print; use simple arithmetic functions in formulas)
• INTERMEDIATE (filter data and manage filtered list; perform multiple-level sorting; use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions)
• ADVANCED (Use VLOOKUP and other advanced functions; work with Pivot Tables; manage macro commands)

09

Please check all areas of which you have work experience (experience must be documented in work history details):

• Audit/Compliance
• Budget Coordination
• Capital Financial
• Contracts/Procurement
• Data Management
• Economic Development
• Economic Financing
• Economics
• Fiscal Planning
• Health Policy
• Legislative Coordination
• Local Government
• Medicaid Financing
• Public Finance
• Public Health
• Public Policy
• Regulatory Matters
• Revenue/Tax
• School Aid