Financial Specialist 13

Job Description

*This position is being re-posted. If you previously applied for this position, you would need to reapply.*

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 serves as the Financial Specialist for the Budget Operations Administration (BOA) Training Division, functioning as a subject matter expert in fiscal management and budgetary planning. The incumbent collaborates closely with BOA financial management staff to develop and monitor annual budgets and spending plans for the Training Division, including oversight of the Northern and Southern regions. Responsibilities include preparing routine budget projections, managing expenditures and revenues, and ensuring fiscal activities align with state policies and regulations. The position oversees procurement processes, ensuring compliance with DTMB and MDOC purchasing guidelines, and serves as a key liaison with external contractors, including food service, maintenance, and construction vendors. Additionally, the Financial Specialist ensures timely and accurate processing of payments and purchases, maintaining fiscal integrity and accountability across all Division operations.

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Required Education and Experience

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.

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.

Alternate Education and Experience

Possession of a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Financial Analyst P11 experience.

Additional Requirements and Information

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed may be notified of the results. The Michigan Department of Corrections is not an E-Verify employer and does not sponsor visa applications. 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. To review the conditions of State of Michigan Employment, please click here. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.