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Job description
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this position serves as the Strategic Operations Director for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), providing executive leadership for organizational strategy, enterprise governance, strategic operations including but not limited to CSA Teaming, and cross-functional implementation.
This position is responsible for advancing executive priorities by establishing governance structures, driving organizational alignment, leading complex strategic initiatives, and ensuring coordinated execution across departmental administrations, program areas, and external partners.
The position serves as a senior advisor to executive leadership by providing strategic analysis, operational oversight, performance management, and executive decision support to strengthen organizational performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB SPECIFICATION
To be considered for this position you must:
Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employmentshould include month and year and hours per week.
Attach a cover letter.
If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. Please review Civil Service's guidelines regarding Official Transcripts (michigan.gov).
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.
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. 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 supervisory experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
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.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Position Location/Remote Office:
The physical location of this position is the South Grand Building - 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
As a Condition of Employment:
this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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Worksite address
lansing, MI, 48900, US
Who can apply
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