Client: State of MI
Job ID: 155216
Posting Title: Lansing, MI - IT - DTMB - Agency Services - MDE - Business Process Reengineering
Job Title: Business Process Reengineering
Job Location: 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI, 48933
Projected Start Date: 03/09/2026
Projected End Date/Duration: 1 Years from projected start date with possible extension
Interview Process: Virtual Interview via MS Teams video. Please use laptop and be prepared to share screen if asked.
Hybrid: Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are preferred in-office days).
Candidate can be full time in office, if desired.
Local candidates (strongly preferred) or non-local (must be willing to relocate at their own expense from acceptance with no delays & follow the hybrid schedule)
Clear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this role.
Top Skills & Years of Experience:
- 2 + years of proven experience as a business process reengineer.
- 2 + years of experience working with grant management systems or government-funded programs.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership capabilities in cross-functional team environments.
- Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Office.
Position Overview:
- The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is seeking a Senior Business Process Reengineer to support the Office of Educational Supports (OES) in enhancing and maintaining the Consolidated Application within the NexSys platform. This application is critical for distributing federal formula grants to Michigan Local Education Agencies.
- This role will serve as a strategic liaison between OES, regional field services consultants and managers, internal MDE cross-office teams (including the Office of Systems, Evaluation, and Technology - OSET), the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB), and vendor partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business process analysis, requirements gathering, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC), with proven leadership experience in cross-functional environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process Analysis & Improvement
- Review and document current grant-related business processes and workflows.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and recommend improvements.
- Analyze federal policy changes and advise OES on necessary application updates.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Facilitate meetings with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external consultants.
- Act as the primary point of contact for field consultants regarding application issues.
- Communicate issue status, resolutions, and updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Operational & Technical Liaison
- Manage and prioritize operational support requests and enhancement tickets in Azure DevOps.
- Collaborate with OSET and vendor teams to ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
- Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements.
- Leadership & Team Coordination
- Lead and mentor a team of business analysts.
- Delegate tasks effectively and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Facilitate and lead requirement-gathering sessions with both business and technical teams.
- Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Maintain comprehensive documentation on the project SharePoint site.
- Ensure all process changes and decisions are well-documented and accessible.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 2 + years of proven experience as a business process reengineer.
- 2 + years of experience working with grant management systems or government-funded programs.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership capabilities in cross-functional team environments.
- Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Office.
Desired Interview Dates/Times:
- Wednesday February 18th, 2026:
- 10:30 11:30 AM,
3:00 4:00 PM
- Friday February 19th, 2026:
- 8:30 9:30 AM,
11:00 12:00 AM
- Friday February 20th, 2026:
- 9:00 10:00 AM,
10:30 11:30 AM
- Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
- Desired Start Date: Monday March 9th; start date is flexible
- Work location is hybrid, 2 days in office are required (Tuesday & Wednesday preferred) and 3 days working from home. (Candidate can be full time in office, if desired.)
Contract Length: 12 months.
Contract may be extended as desired.
| Skill | Required / Desired | Required Years of experience |
| Exposure to Complex IT web Applications, within the past 5 years | Required | 5 Years |
| Experience in gathering and documenting business feedback and incorporating changes into current processes | Required | 5 Years |
| Experience working with multiple teams, internal and external, to support a project, its business processes and training needs. | Required | 5 Years |
| Ability to lead meetings, conduct training & information sessions, communicate at a level appropriate to the audience, make oral and written reports and presentations | Required | 5 Years |
| Experience working as a liaison between the development team and project manager or business client in a software development project | Required | 3 Years |
| Experience as a business process reengineer | Required | 2 Years |
| Experience with Federal, State or local grant management systems | Required | 2 Years |
| Experience with Azure DevOps; including creating User Stories and queries | Required | 1 Year |
| Experience with Microsoft SharePoint | Required | 1 Year |
| Experience developing wireframes, mockups, & prototypes in Figma or comparable design software | Highly Desired | 1 Year |
Cleo Consulting is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled)
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