Departmental Manager 14 - State of Michigan : Job Details

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an individual to work in public service as a Departmental Manager in the Licensing Section of the Office of Insurance Licensing, Investigations, and Audits. This position is an opportunity to build a career doing work that truly matters - helping to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan's insurance and financial services industries.

The right candidate will manage one of three units in the Licensing Section of the Office of Insurance Licensing, Investigations, and Audits. You will be responsible for managing and overseeing the complex pharmacy benefit manager, premium finance company, and reinsurance intermediary licensure programs, as well as the registration of foreign risk retention groups and purchasing groups, and third-party administration certifications by state and federal statute requirements. This managerial position allows a new manager to develop leadership skills as you work closely with the Licensing Section managers to oversee a team of analysts and technicians.

Ideal candidates will have:

* The drive to serve the people of the State of Michigan and make a difference in an important role that supports Michigan individuals and businesses.

* The ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, high-tech environment while demonstrating sound professional judgement and decision-making.

* A curious and analytical mind capable of analyzing complex issues, developing solutions, and supporting conclusions.

* The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.

* The desire to work closely with colleagues and management to solve problems.

* The ability to work well both independently and within a team.

* Knowledge and experience regulating in the insurance and financial industry.

Other job features:

* Participation in webinars, employee development training, and conference calls with the insurance industry, other regulators, and internally with other DIFS staff and leadership.

* DIFS is looking for a team member who is interested in helping others, wants to learn and grow as a professional, and wants to enjoy all the exciting things life in Michigan has to offer. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 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.

* This position provides competitive pay, retirement, health, vision, and dental benefits.

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Work Location: This is an in-person position based in Lansing, Michigan, with the possibility for a hybrid work schedule where you would work from home up to three days per week, following a training period if approved.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of official college transcripts.

In addition, please supply a work product that will give us a sense of how you operate - it could be a particularly substantive memo, an email you sent to your team or project members, a proposal, or anything you have created that would give us a lens into what we would see if we could watch you at work. Please redact personally identifiable information and obtain permission from your employer to share work-related documents. Information submitted with your application will be considered confidential.

An official college transcript must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed, and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to DIFS.

Failure to attach the requested documents may result in your application being screened out.

Note: 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. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

DIFS is a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, committed to recruiting, training, and retaining veterans and their spouses.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Alternative experience qualifications of nonprofessional experience, previously identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service, will be accepted as a substitute for the required classified, professional experience for the classification. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals appointed must possess the department-specific alternative experience for positions within that agency only.

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