SIGMA Director - State Budget Office

Job Description

The State Budget Office (SBO) is responsible for developing the governor’s Executive Budget recommendation, presenting budget recommendations to the Legislature, and implementing the approved budget signed by the governor. SBO also houses the Office of Financial Management (OFM), Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA) Operations and Support, Office of Internal Audit Services (OIAS), and Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI).

SIGMA is Michigan's Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications, built to standardize the State's budget development, accounting (including specialized accounting processes including but not limited to cost allocation, grant management, FMIS, and select treasury functions), time and attendance, employee expense reimbursements, leave requests, labor distribution, procurement, vendor file, and business intelligence system. SIGMA Operations and Support is comprised of three teams, each with different focuses of support: Business Operations and New Development (BOND), Centers of Excellence (COE), and End User Support (EUS). The Director’s office also includes a section responsible for overseeing SIGMA’s Agile Operations processes.

We are looking to fill the SIGMA Operations and Support director position. Learn more at www.Michigan.gov/budget .

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to all State agencies regarding processes, procedures, and functions of SIGMA, the Statewide Enterprise Resource Planning Solution (ERP). This includes budget development, accounting, time and attendance, employee expense reimbursements, leave requests, labor distribution, procurement, vendor self-service, and business intelligence processes.
• Serve as the executive leader for the 72-member SIGMA Operations and Support team and the additional student assistants fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, collaboration, and fun while directing all aspects of operating and continuously improving SIGMA.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with statewide policy makers and key SIGMA stakeholders including central control agencies and budget officers, chief finance officers, procurement officers, human resources directors, and leaders throughout all three branches of State government.
• Ensure effective contract management and productive partnerships with SIGMA’s vendor partners.
• Strengthen collaboration across the state and local government landscape through national associations and professional discussion groups.

For more information about this position, please review the duties listed:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB SPECIFICATION

Office location is Lansing, MI, however, this position may work a hybrid work option (combination of remote/in-office) which requires one to two days working on-site at the official workstation with the potential of up to four days remote work per week. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Experience and Education

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Two years of experience as a director of a division.

The "Salary" listed is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the position.?Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

Relevant knowledge and experience for this position includes: experience leading large, high-performing teams fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in an inclusive and positive environment; a background in enterprise resource planning systems; experience in project and contract management; experience in strategic planning, continuous improvement and organizational change management methodologies; strong communication skills to translate highly complex technical and subject matter specific matters to non-technical managers and policy officers, as well as the public.

Other Considerations

N/A

Additional Requirements and Information

Serve Michigan with a Career in State Budget Office

Accounting / Auditing / Budgeting / Finance / Systems Data and Research

State Budget Office is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that encompasses a culture of empathy, understanding, and respect with diversity of thought, perspective, and experiences.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
• Failure to attach the above will result in your application not being considered.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered and screened out. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (Download PDF reader)

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Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.