State Division Administrator 17 - State Budget Office
Apply NowCompany: State of Michigan
Location: Lansing, MI 48911
Description:
Salary: $114,254.00 - $155,330.00 Annually
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 0701-25-30-42NG
Department: Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Closing Date: 4/7/2025 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 a 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 withing the office in presenting recommendations to the State Budget Office management and to the Governor relating to the development and presentation of the annual Executive Budget. The position also directs staff activities to implement the budget upon enactment.
For more information about this position, please review the duties listed in the provided links:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB SPECIFICATION
Office location is Lansing, MI, however, this position may work a hybrid work option (combination of remote/in-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.
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.
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.
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.
For more information on benefits, visit
Don't miss out on this opportunity to come work with us!
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.
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 at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per 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 leave immediately 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. Information 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
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STDIVADM - Do you possess one of the following?A bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least two years of post-degree experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR At least one year of professional experience in the state classified service AND at least two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialistORat least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school AND at least three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level.
02
Do you have budget experience as it relates to health and human services?
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?
05
How many years of experience do you have assisting with the budget development process, including budgetary adjustments?
06
Do you have experience with the State's accounting system, SIGMA?
07
If you indicated that you have SIGMA experience, please describe. If no experience, please answer N/A.
08
Please select your level of professional experience, supervising, directing, or guiding the work of others.
09
What is your level of competency in using Microsoft Excel?
10
Please check all areas of which you have work experience (experience must be documented in work history details):
11
Please select your years of experience developing, evaluating, and monitoring public sector budgets.
12
Please select your years of experience working with the legislature and specifically the state appropriation process.
13
Please select your years of experience with research, public policy analysis or public sector fiscal analysis involving health and human services programs and policies.
14
Are the responses to the above supplemental questions reflected in your application and supporting materials? Please note, if information is not accurately reflected, you could be screened out.
15
To collect SBO recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate the feedback!
16
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.
17
Do you understand this job will require working onsite at least two days per week on Tuesday and Wednesday?
18
Did you attach a cover letter, current resume, and your official college transcripts to your application?
Required Question
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 0701-25-30-42NG
Department: Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Closing Date: 4/7/2025 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 a 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 withing the office in presenting recommendations to the State Budget Office management and to the Governor relating to the development and presentation of the annual Executive Budget. The position also directs staff activities to implement the budget upon enactment.
For more information about this position, please review the duties listed in the provided links:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB SPECIFICATION
Office location is Lansing, MI, however, this position may work a hybrid work option (combination of remote/in-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.
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.
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.
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 one other.
- Idea sharing and formation is encouraged to support continued growth throughout our teams.
- Staff are provided access to training, resources, and experienced team members.
For more information on benefits, visit
Don't miss out on this opportunity to come work with us!
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.
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 at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per 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 leave immediately 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. Information 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
STDIVADM - Do you possess one of the following?A bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least two years of post-degree experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR At least one year of professional experience in the state classified service AND at least two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialistORat least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school AND at least three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level.
- Yes
- No
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
How many years of experience do you have assisting with the budget development process, including budgetary adjustments?
- None
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 or more years
06
Do you have experience with the State's accounting system, SIGMA?
- Yes
- No
07
If you indicated that you have SIGMA experience, please describe. If no experience, please answer N/A.
08
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
09
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)
10
Please check all areas of which you have work experience (experience must be documented in work history details):
- Audit/Cpmpliance
- Budget Coordination
- Capital Financing
- Contracts/Procurement
- Data Management
- Economic Forecasting
- Economics
- Fiscal Planning
- Health Policy
- Legislative Coordination
- Local Government
- Medicaid Financing
- Public Finance
- Public Health
- Public Policy
- Regulatory Matters
- Revenue/Tax
- School Aid
11
Please select your years of experience developing, evaluating, and monitoring public sector budgets.
- None
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 or more years
12
Please select your years of experience working with the legislature and specifically the state appropriation process.
- None
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 or more years
13
Please select your years of experience with research, public policy analysis or public sector fiscal analysis involving health and human services programs and policies.
- None
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 or more years
14
Are the responses to the above supplemental questions reflected in your application and supporting materials? Please note, if information is not accurately reflected, you could be screened out.
- Yes
- No
15
To collect SBO 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)
- Pure Michigan Talent Connect
- State of Michigan Career Fair
- NEOGOV job alert
- Veterans Organization
- X (previously Twitter)
16
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.
17
Do you understand this job will require working onsite at least two days per week on Tuesday and Wednesday?
- Yes
- No
18
Did you attach a cover letter, current resume, and your official college transcripts to your application?
- Yes
- No
Required Question