Project Manager Analytics Specialist 4 (Workforce Development Director)

Project Manager Analytics Specialist 4 (Workforce Development Director)

Salary

$97,497.00 - $127,872.00 Annually

Location

100 Mack Avenue, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

2026113111004HEAL12458JT2

Department

Dept of Health & Wellness

Division

Health Grants

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

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Description

DETROIT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

PROJECT MANAGER & ANALYTICS SPECIALIST IV ( Workforce Development Director) "PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY"

"THIS POSITION IS FOR CURRENT ACTIVE CITY OF DETROIT EMPLOYEES.... to include ARPA & ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIAL SERVICE STAFF EMPLOYEES "

About the Detroit Health Department

The Detroit Health Department has served Detroiters for more than a century. Today, DHD is building a modern public health department that is visible, responsive, data-informed, and rooted in the daily realities of Detroit residents. Our work goes beyond traditional health services. Through a Health in All Policies approach, DHD recognizes that health is shaped by housing, transportation, environmental conditions, economic opportunity, public safety, education, and the broader systems that shape life in the city. We seek team members who can work across programs, City departments, and community partners to improve health, reduce inequities, and deliver better outcomes for Detroit residents.

The Detroit Health Department seeks a strategic, high-performing leader to serve as Workforce Development Director, responsible for developing the department's current and future workforce, strengthening organizational culture, and supporting employee growth and well-being. Reporting to the Director of Administrative Operations, this position works closely with department leads and Human Resources to identify workforce needs and implement strategies for recruitment, retention, professional development, and leadership development.

The Director builds and maintains relationships with universities, academic leaders, research institutions, think tanks, and other partners to expand internships, fellowships, student placements, and opportunities that connect education, research, and public health practice. This position leads the department's fellowship, internship, and workforce pipeline programs, overseeing program design, recruitment and selection, onboarding, project placement, mentorship, supervisor support, and evaluation. The Director works with department leads to develop meaningful assignments, establish clear expectations and deliverables, and ensure that placements both advance departmental priorities and support participants' professional growth. Responsibilities also include coordinating partnership agreements and academic requirements, identifying funding and resource opportunities, tracking program participation and outcomes, and maintaining alumni and partner relationships that support pathways into public health careers.

The Director also assesses staff training needs, develops and implements a department-wide workforce development plan, and coordinates continuing education, coaching, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities. As a resource to department leadership, this position supports organizational design, succession planning, team effectiveness, and the planning and facilitation of leadership meetings. Across these responsibilities, the Director helps build a workplace where employees, fellows, and interns are supported, held accountable, and equipped to serve Detroit residents.

Examples of Duties

• 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 organizational 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.
• Responsible for Data Management best practices, quality standards and advanced Data Management activities (Acquisitions, Reorganizations, Advanced Data Setup, etc.).
• Tracks and reports project milestones and status reports to project sponsors.
• Works in conjunction with the department/division leader to manage change control and ensure consistency and alignment of change control management across the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree with major in data analytics, project management, business, management, organizational development, or a related field.

Significantly advanced levels of responsibility and four to five (4-5) years of years of project management or data analytics experience.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 30%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 70%
• 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: 3/12/2026

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.

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Are you a current ACTIVE City of Detroit employee? (Select your status)

• ARPA Funded (Civil Service, Administrative Special Services Staff (TASS), Appointed)
• Civil Service
• Administrative Special Service Staff (TASS)
• Appointed
• No, I am not a current active employee

02

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• No education experience

03

How many years of experience do you have using Smartsheet, project management tools, or data analysis platforms?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 2 to 3 years
• 4 to 5 Years
• 5 or more Years

04

How many years of experience do you have in workforce development?

• None
• 1 year
• 2-3 years
• 4 years or more

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