Departmental Analyst 9-12 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5104533) Apply  Departmental Analyst 9-12 Salary $25.85 - $43.73 Hourly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 6401-25-PSC-030 DATR912 Department Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA Opening Date 12/02/2025 Closing Date 12/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Online application must contain all detailed education and experience. It will be used as the primary source for the initial review of your application. This position is responsible for leading the professional research and analysis for the development and implementation of the Public Service Commission's (PSC) regulatory responsibilities related to Energy Waste Reduction (EWR) plans and Efficient Electrification (EFEL) plans under PA 295 of 2008, as amended by PA 342 along with PA 341. This position will make determinations on EWR program offerings submitted by utility providers. Additionally, they will make recommendations to the utility providers on how to strengthen their EWR programs to better serve the rate payers of Michigan. This position researches, analyzes and subsequently provides expert witness testimony in complex contested cases before the Commission on EWR plans and reconciliations, EFEL plans and reconciliations, Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) filings, and other case filings related to EWR and EFEL. For the 12 level Position Description clickhere (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/DEPTALTAP73YPD10720252.pdf) For the 9-P11 Position Description clickhere (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/6401PSCDepartmentAnalystPD9-P11Updated1062025.pdf) LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. For more information about our department, we invite you to visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/michiganLARA/) , Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/michiganLARA) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/MichiganLARA) . Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development and diversity and inclusion. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out. Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Experience Departmental Analyst 9 No specific type or amount is required. Departmental Analyst 10 One year of professional experience. Departmental Analyst P11 Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service. Departmental Analyst 12 Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service. Alternate Education and Experience Departmental Analyst 9 - 12 Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement. Additional Requirements and Information View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf Michigan Public Service Commission is proud to be an equal employment workplace that values inclusion & diversity. In an effort to minimize implicit bias, the Michigan Public Service Commission is removing/protecting applicant personal identifying information. For best results include detailed education and experience in the online application for review. Do not put “see resume” instead of listing duties under your work experience. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy. State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 2/28/24 01 DEPTALT - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR at least one year of professional level experience in the state classified service. OR the Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement. Please attach a copy of your DD214. + Yes + No 02 DEPTALT – Please select your level of experience. + None to one year of professional experience. + One to two years of professional experience. + Two to three years of professional experience. + At least three years of professional experience. 03 Please describe any experience you have researching technical topics and applying your research to problem solving or solution paths. If you do not possess any experience state N/A. 04 Please describe your experience with litigation support, case management, or adjudicative support. If you do not possess any experience state N/A. 05 Please describe any experience you have with analyzing an issue that you had little previous knowledge on. How did you go about your analysis? If you do not possess any experience state N/A. 06 What attracts you to a position in public service specifically in the regulation of utility clean energy programs? 07 Do you have any background or experience in the implementation and regulation of legislation? If you have no experience state N/A. 08 Did you attach to this application a one-page technical writing sample? + Yes + No 09 Did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation? Failure to attach official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process. + Yes + No 10 To collect recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate your 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, etc.) + Pure Michigan Talent Connect + NEOGOV job alert + Veterans Organization + X (previously Twitter) + LinkedIn 11 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. If referred by a LARA employee but prefer not to name them, you may simply write, “LARA Employee Referral”. Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA Address LARA-ohrinfo@michigan.gov 611 West Ottawa Lansing, Michigan, 48933 Phone 517-241-1196 517-335-9700 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email