$94K - 135K a year
Manage and direct state legislative priorities for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and serve as a policy advisor and backup federal legislative liaison.
Bachelor's degree in any major and four years of professional experience including two years at experienced level or one year at advanced level.
Salary: $45.04 - $64.78 Hourly Location : Lansing, MI Job Type: Permanent Full Time Job Number: JFRC-25-104 Department: Military and Veterans Affairs Opening Date: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: 8/10/ :59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) Job Description The position functions as a program assistant to the Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs in the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). The position is responsible for all state legislative responsibilities for the Department to include managing and directing the full scope of state legislative priorities. Provides full policy advisor responsibilities in all aspects of the position. This position represents the DMVA in all aspects of position responsibilities for the state. Serves as back-up to the DMVA Federal Legislative Liaison. To view the full position description, please click here. Required Education And Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Experience State Assistant Administrator 15 Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level. Additional Requirements And Information View the entire job specification at: Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the 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 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)
This job posting was last updated on 9/8/2025