State Division Administrator 17 (Data Systems Services Administrator)

  • State of Michigan
  • Lansing, Michigan
  • Full Time

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

This position has the ability to be a hybrid position for up to 50% of the pay period. The selected candidate is expected to work a minimum of the first two weeks in the office to assist in learning the position.

This position reports to the State Bureau Administrator as the Data Systems Services Administrator within the Department of Corrections. Oversees the day-to-day administrative operations of the Automated Data System Services (ADSS) division, works closely with DTMB - Agency Services, DTMB leadership, other administrations, as well as agencies and organizations outside of the Department. Oversee the administration of the Departments IT portfolio, including all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle for enterprise data systems. Provides guidance to the Departments executive management team on ongoing maintenance and support issues from COMS, EAMP and other enterprise systems, IT project status, prioritization of new initiatives (technology roadmap), and important technology changes impacting the Department and its staff. Responsible for developing spending plans; develop and maintain the Departments information technology roadmap and chair the Departments technology EPIC team. Oversee the Departments initiatives related to enterprise and internal automated solutions (e.g., PowerApps, etc.), new technologies, artificial intelligence, Digital Records, and specialized hardware integrated with the Departments data systems. Ensure MDOC policies, procedures, and leadership decisions are assessed for system impacts as new are implemented or updates occur. Ensure COMS, EAMP, and other data systems business rules correctly meet requirements related to applicable laws, mandates, policies and procedures. Develop and update policies and procedures to maintain, enhance, or implement data systems.

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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 experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest. Please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.

Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. (Un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.) More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here . If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at ....

The Michigan Department of Corrections is not an E-Verify employer.

Job ID: 523332492
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2026

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