State Assistant Administrator 15/Project Management Specialist

State Assistant Administrator 15/Project Management Specialist

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State Assistant Administrator 15/Project Management Specialist

Salary

$96,491.00 - $138,794.00 Annually

Location

Various, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

1803-26-EX15

Department

LEO-MSHDA

Opening Date

03/26/2026

Closing Date

4/9/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

At MSHDA we pursue equitable housing outcomes for underserved populations, including but not limited to race, gender, disability, religion, age, weight, socioeconomic status, and LGBTQ+. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

The Project Management Specialist ("Specialist") is MSHDA's central resource for project management best practices, coordination, tools, and reporting. The Specialist, under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, manages assigned projects, supports business areas in developing and executing project plans, and ensures alignment with agency priorities, compliance requirements, and risk controls. This role contributes to the development and maintenance of the agency's project management framework to promote consistent, efficient, and effective project and service delivery across the organization. The Specialist also identifies process inefficiencies and applies lean process improvement (LPI) methods to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery.

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MSHDA is a Veteran Friendly Employer. Veterans and Military Spouses are encouraged to apply.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

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

A position is considered professional when it requires a bachelor's degree. Only experience obtained after earning the bachelor's degree is considered qualifying professional experience.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.

• Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.

• Attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s), if you have completed any college/university.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered . Also, 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.

For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and 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 transcripts directly to MSHDA. Review more information regarding official transcripts ( .

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by MSHDA for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed may be notified of the results.

Based on operational needs, hybrid remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Please note that weekly onsite work will be required. Work must be performed in the state of Michigan.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation, drug test and a financial disclosure review.

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 that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

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.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator ( 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

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

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 ( 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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STASTADM - Do you possess at least 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 at least one year equivalent to the 12 level? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR At 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

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Please describe your experience with scoping, leading, and managing project development initiatives.

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Please describe your experience with scoping, leading, and managing process improvement initiatives.

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Please describe your experience with developing, reporting, refining, and visualizing metrics and goals.

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MSHDA's Code of Ethics is attached to this job posting. Please review this document. MSHDA originates and purchases mortgage loans, finances housing initiatives and administers various federal and state programs that require employees to disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest. Do you believe you may have an actual conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest if offered this position? If yes, please describe the nature of the conflict.

06

Do you have any relatives employed by MSHDA in any division or work unit? If yes, please provide the relative's name and your relationship to them?

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Work for this position 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. Do you currently reside in Michigan? If no, and you are offered the position, would you plan to relocate to Michigan?

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Do you understand this job requires working a minimum of two (2) days a week onsite?

• Yes

• No

  09

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 that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out. Do you certify that you did not use AI software of any kind completing this application?

• Yes

• No

  10

Civil Service Rule 2-7 requires all individuals who are not currently state employees submit to and pass a preemployment drug test prior to their appointment. In addition, Rule 2-7 stipulates that if an individual is given a conditional offer of employment fails or refuses to submit to the preemployment drug test, MSHDA must rescind the conditional offer of employment in writing, and the applicant is ineligible for appointment to the classified service for three years. Applicants will have 24 hours from the contingent offer to complete the drug test. The 24-hour requirement to complete the drug test begins once an applicant receives the formal conditional offer. Civil Service rules require individuals to submit to testing-even if you accept the conditional offer and later choose to rescind your acceptance. Failure to test within the allotted time will be considered a refusal to test. As a result, the offer will be rescinded, and you will be ineligible for appointment to the classified service for three years. Do you understand the requirements of the pre-employment drug testing, as well as the consequences of failing or refusing to submit to the test?

• Yes

• No

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Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and an official college transcript to your application? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

• Yes

• No

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Employer

State of Michigan

Department

LEO-MSHDA

Address

[email protected]

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Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

1-800-788-1766

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