Project Manager Analytics Specialist III

About the Department

Position Duties

• Licensing Administration Manage the end-to-end cannabis business license application process, including intake, completeness review, and tracking through approval or denial Coordinate with applicants, legal counsel, zoning, and public safety departments to verify compliance with municipal cannabis ordinances and state regulations Maintain accurate licensing records, application timelines, and status reporting for leadership and public dashboards Identify process bottlenecks and implement improvements to reduce application turnaround time Ensure equity program requirements (if applicable) are properly verified and documented Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Coordination Serve as a primary point of contact for applicants, licensees, and community stakeholders regarding licensing status and fund allocation questions Prepare materials and presentations for public meetings, council briefings, and regulatory hearings Coordinate with legal, finance, code enforcement, and external auditors as needed Track legislative and regulatory changes at the state/local level that affect licensing or revenue use Project & Data Management Build and maintain project timelines, milestones, and tracking tools for both licensing and fund distribution cycles Produce regular status reports and metrics (application volume, approval rates, fund disbursement progress) Maintain documentation supporting audits and public records requests

Licensing Administration

Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Coordination

Project & Data Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's degree with major in human resources, data analytics, project management, business, management, organizational development, or labor relations. Preferred 4+ years of project management experience, ideally in a government, regulatory, or software developmentenvironment. Strong understanding of municipal budgeting, grants, or public fund administration Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for public bodies Proficiency with project management and data tracking tools (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar) Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously Experience with cannabis regulatory programs, social equity licensing, or other regulated industries (alcohol, gaming, etc.) Familiarity with public funds, grant administration, or revenue-sharing program design Experience working with city council, commissions, or other public oversight bodies Experience Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III – Advanced levels of responsibility and three to four (3-4) years of human resources experience in any combination of the following components: compensation, recruitment/staffing, benefits, labor relations, employee relations, training and development, and organizational development.

Preferred

Other Qualifications

• 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: 08/05/2025
• 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

Benefits

• 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 .

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits. Dental Vision
• Dental Vision
• Vision
• 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.
• 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.
• Sick Leave Vacation Holidays
• Vacation Holidays
• Holidays
• - 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.
• - An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

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