Project Manager Analytics Specialist 4
Salary
$97,497.00 - $127,872.00 Annually
Location
Detroit, Michigan, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
2026313111004PENcs
Department
Pension & Employee Benefi
Opening Date
09/07/2026
Bargaining Unit
9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
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Description
RESUME REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
PROJECT MANAGER ANALYTICS SPECIALIST 4 (RETIREMENT SYSTEM)
The Retirement System of the City of Detroit (RSCD) is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager Analytics Specialist 4 to join its team. This position reports directly to the Assistant Executive Director and plays acritical role in ensuring the integrity, transparency, and accountability of RSCDs financial and operational activities.
RSCD administers benefits for thousands of current and retired City of Detroit employees, safeguarding the assets and fiduciary responsibilities of both the General Retirement System (GRS) and the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). As part of this mission, the Auditor III will conduct internal audits, evaluate compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements, and provide professional recommendations that support the departments long-term financial stability.
The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist possesses expertise in data analysis and has the ability to work with advanced levels of data analytics.
They drive change and process improvements within the customer base. The position of the Project Manager & Analytics Specialist is focused heavily on managing a wide range of projects involving data collection, production, and dissemination relating to strategy, planning, and organizational effectiveness efforts.
Examples of Duties
- Provides vision, leadership, planning, project coordination and management for the development and facilitation of policy operations, processes, and procedures to meet current and future business demands and needs.
- Plans, directs, trains, and supervises employees on a daily basis, including assignment of work, performance reviews and recommendations regarding career development and progression.
- Analyzes data from a variety of database sources and formats for research, systems, and report design.
- Assists stakeholders in understanding generated reports, outputs, and operational interfaces, and counsels them on their use, and in finding ways to be used to improve their functionality.
- Assists with the implementation of divisional goals, initiatives and plans.
- Develops and implements initiatives to improve work processes.
- Drives fact-based decision making at all levels within the organization.
- Drives process improvement initiatives, including automation, on the processes/tools used to increase the capability and efficiency of reporting efforts.
- Investigates and analyzes complex proposed departmental reorganizations of City departments.
- Manages project development and execution from inception to closure.
- Presents results of analyses concisely and effectively to ensure adoption.
- Produces summarization reports, outputs, and operational interfaces that present research findings to stakeholders.
- Provides recommendations for improving business results, operational efficiencies, and system experiences through in-depth analysis.
- Provides supporting information to substantiate research findings.
- Tracks and reports project milestones and status reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Entrance Qualifications
- Completion of a Bachelors degree with a major in data analytics, project management, business management, organizational development or a closely related field.
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years supervisory/management experience, including supervising subordinate employees on a daily basis; planning and directing employees work; training and coaching staff; assigning work; conducting performance reviews; providing feedback and making recommendations regarding career development and progression.
Minimum of three (3) years project management experience.
Qualifications (preferred)
Knowledge of:
- Thorough knowledge of management and supervisor principles.
Skill in:
- Change Management.
- Coordinating and expediting employee actions affecting department services.
- Customer and Client Focus.
- Data analysis.
- Driving results.
- Effective written and oral communication.
- Gathering, organizing and analyzing information.
- Initiative and Self-Management.
- Organizational Development.
- Quality Management and Process Improvement.
- Problem Solving/Decision Making.
- Professionalism and Credibility.
- Project, change and time management.
- Team work and team development.
- Thoroughness and attention to detail.
- Various project management applications.
Ability to:
- Assume individual accountability for achieving organizational goals with resourcefulness and minimal supervision.
- Lead teams, delegate responsibilities and manage performance.
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
- Ability to make decisions, resolve conflicts, and handle operational challenges independently.
- Concurrently manage multiple priorities.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Learn quality management and process improvement principles.
- Learn the essentials of organizational development.
- Learn the services, jobs, and skills required and business activities of department(s) supported.
- Organize and prioritize work to assure timely and effective completion of assignments and attainment of goals
- Respond to workplace dynamics in a timely and pro-active manner.
Supplemental Information
PLEASE ATTACH A CURRENT RESUME AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS WITH YOUR APPLICATION
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Evaluation Plan
- Interview: 70%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
- Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 08/20/2025
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
- Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
- Dental
- Vision
INSURANCE
- Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
- Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
- In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
- Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
01
Please indicate your highest level of education completed
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PhD/J.D.
- No Education experience
02
Do you possess a bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics, or a closely related field?
03
How would you rate your proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial management software?
- None
- Beginner (basic formulas and spreadsheets)
- Intermediate (pivot tables, charts, and lookups)
- Advanced (complex formulas, modeling, and financial analysis)
04
How many years of previous experience do you have in auditing, preferably with large scale complex audits in governmental or public sector audits?
- No experience
- Less than 3 years
- 3 to 5 years
- 5 to 10 years
- 10 or more years
05
Describe your experience performing internal audits.
Required Question
Employer City of Detroit
Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Ave ste 316
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job