Administrative Law Specialist 13 - 16 -- Department of Insurance and Financial Services

Posted: March 10, 2026

General Duties:

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an individual to work in public service as a staff attorney in the Office of General Counsel’s Enforcement Section. This position is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters – helping to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan’s insurance and financial services industries.

Full description.

Requirements:

Education:

• Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.

Skills:

• The skills, knowledge, and ability to successfully represent DIFS in administrative enforcement proceedings, including negotiations with opposing counsel and appearances before Administrative Law Judges.
• The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• The ability to produce high-quality written memoranda, briefs, and legal pleadings in a time-sensitive environment. 

Full description.

Pay Range: $33.53 - $71.64 per hour

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Staff Counsel -- Michigan Legislative Council – Michigan Sentencing Commission

Posted: March 3, 2026

General Duties:

The Staff Counsel will provide legal and policy expertise to the Sentencing Commission, its staff, and the Michigan Legislature concerning sentencing guidelines issues and
other sentencing policy questions.

This position reports to the Chief of Staff of the Michigan Sentencing Commission and will support the Chief of Staff’s work. The Staff Counsel may also be asked to assist the Research Director with research projects, including drafting reports.

Requirements:

• A juris doctor degree, an active license to practice law in Michigan, and previous professional experience in criminal law.
• A comprehensive understanding of Michigan’s felony sentencing system and Michigan’s sentencing guidelines, as well as general knowledge of the criminal justice system in Michigan.
• Strong writing skills, and the ability to draft high quality memoranda and reports for the
• Commission and public audiences. Experience presenting to government and public audiences a plus.

Pay Range: $65,713 - $129,684 annually

How to Apply:

Online applications only are accepted through the State of Michigan’s jobs website at
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan. The deadline to apply is by 5:00 pm on March 22, 2026.

Research Director -- Michigan Legislative Council – Michigan Sentencing Commission

Posted: February 24, 2026

General Duties:

The Research Director will conduct and oversee the Michigan Sentencing Commission’s research program, including research that is required by its enabling legislation or is otherwise relevant to its work. The Research Director will draft or oversee the drafting of reports on subjects such as sentencing practices and trends, sentencing disparities, prison population
and cost trends, and other areas that are relevant to the Commission’s work.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, or a similar discipline is required. Graduate training in statistics and/or data science is preferred.
• Must have experience with data management and data analysis using statistical software (e.g. Strata, R, SAS, and/or SPSS).
• Must be able to analyze data from multiple sources with strong attention to detail, the ability to work with technical staff at data custodians such as MDOC, the ability to maintain appropriate data security, and the ability to negotiate, comply with, and manage data sharing agreements.

Pay Range: $65,713 - $129,684 annually

How to Apply:

Online applications only are accepted through the State of Michigan’s jobs website at
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan. The deadline to apply is by 5:00 pm on March 15, 2026.

Executive Secretary E10 -- Michigan Department of Corrections

Posted: January 8, 2026

General Duties:

This position performs as an Executive Secretary and provides executive assistance to the Procurement, Monitoring, and Compliance Division Administrator and provides executive support to the Finance and Budget Division staff. This position is responsible for conducting research, reviewing correspondence to determine appropriate person to respond; prepares, reviews, and maintains correspondence and reports, provides information to other agencies and staff, schedules meetings, take and transcribes meeting minutes, prepares timekeeping for PMCD, Budget, Accounts Payable and Finance staff, creates job postings in NEOGOV, is the MDOC Surplus Coordinator and MI-TRAIN Administrator. The position is also responsible for the onboarding/offboarding of new staff, maintains and orders supplies, along with overseeing the printers and maintenance of printers located on the floor. This position requires a person who is independently motivated and able to be trusted with confidential information. Deadlines and stress levels associated with this position requires a person with composure and skill in human relations.

Full Description.

Requirements:

Education

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

• Five years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including two years equivalent to advanced (8) level administrative support work, Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8; or, one year equivalent to a Secretary 9, Legal Secretary 9, or Senior Executive Management Assistant 9

Full Description.

Pay Range: $24.96 - $33.44 per hour

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Financial Specialist 13 -- Michigan Department of Corrections

Posted: December 4, 2025

General Duties:

This position serves as a specialist for the development and implementation of the Department’s $2 Billion annual budget; therefore, leads in the development, monitoring, and analysis of annual spending plans. Guides the formulation, monitoring, and evaluation of comprehensive spending plans, ensuring fiscal integrity and alignment with appropriations across all departmental units. This role provides authoritative guidance and instruction to Facility Business Managers, Program Managers, and other financial staff to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial planning and execution. 

Full Description.

Requirements:

Education 

• Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: accounting, finance, or economics.

 Experience 

• Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Financial Analyst; including two years equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11, Accountant P11, or Auditor P11 or one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 12, Accountant 12, or Auditor 12.

Full Description.

Pay Range: $31.99 - $47.75 Hourly

How to Apply:

Apply online.

State Administrative Manager 15 -- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Posted: December 3, 2025

General Duties:

This position will serve as the administrative manager of the Adult Education staff responsible for providing service to participants eligible under key workforce programs including Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title II Adult Education; Michigan State School Aid Act, Section 107 Adult Education; and High School Equivalency Testing. This position develops and executes policies, procedures and technical assistance and is responsible for oversight of performance, reporting and financial services. 

Full Description.

Requirements:

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.

Full Description.

Pay Range: $96,491 - $138,794 annually

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Accounting Assistant 5-8 -- Michigan Department of Corrections

Posted: December 3, 2025

General Duties:

Accounting Assistant 5-E7
This position is responsible for the pre-audit and processing of vendor payments for CFA budget in SIGMA. The position processes commodity and non-commodity-based payments, along with journal vouchers and correcting entries in SIGMA. In addition, this position interacts with other department staff and vendors.  
 
Accounting Assistant A8
This position serves as an advanced level worker responsible for the pre-audit and processing of payments for CFA budget in SIGMA. The position reconciles and processes commodity and non-commodity-based payments in SIGMA, along with journal vouchers and correction documents in SIGMA.

Full Description.

Requirements:

Education

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

• Accounting Assistant 5
  • No specific type or amount is required.
• Accounting Assistant 6
  • One year of administrative support experience.
• Accounting Assistant E7
  • Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Assistant 6, involving posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers, reviewing and coding financial information, and maintaining account balances.
• Accounting Assistant 8
  • Three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Assistant E7, involving posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers, reviewing and coding financial information, and maintaining account balances.

Full Description.

Pay Range: $20.35 - $30.19 Hourly

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Departmental Analyst (Trainee) 9-P11 - IT Analyst -- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Posted: December 2, 2025

General Duties:

This position provides IT support for LEO’s Office of Employment and Training (LEO-E&T). The IT analyst serves as the hardware and software asset management coordinator and smart device liaison coordinating technology needs for onboarding and departing employees. This position researches and analyzes emerging technology and recommends hardware and software upgrades and enhancements.  Performs other technical and non-technical duties to support LEO-E&T’s overall IT function.

Full Description.

Requirements:

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.

Full Description.

Pay Range: $25.85 - $40.51 hourly

How to Apply:

Apply online.