Community Development Compliance Program Analyst/Specialist (ECDA 9-12)
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Marketing & Communications, IT, Customer Service, Compliance / Regulatory
United States
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
Job Description
At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan’s reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan’s success, where you work, live and play. Come be part of the team as a Compliance Program Analyst or Specialist!
This Community Development Compliance position must have or gain knowledge of complex economic development incentives and programs to coordinate and administer these programs. Responsible for analyzing recipient activities, evaluating progress toward goals, and approving various incentive awards to allow qualifying companies to reduce their tax liability or to access incentive monies. Advise Michigan businesses, local governmental agencies, and the Michigan Strategic Fund of their responsibilities regarding statutory and incentive agreement requirements.
This position is also responsible for interpreting statutory requirements and internal policy to evaluate applications, providing analysis and reports for incentive programs, and assisting executive management in making decisions regarding incentive policies. These analytical responsibilities are necessary to meet statutory and program reporting and evaluation requirements. The incumbent will also compile data regarding programs and assist MEDC management, staff and external customers regarding program parameters and qualifications. Interpret statutes and internal policy and convey this information to internal and external customers.
View the 9-P11 level position description HERE
View the 12 level position description HERE
This position is based at MEDC Headquarters in Lansing and may work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2 days of in-office work required.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (12) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.
Required Education And Experience
Education for Economic/Community Development Analyst 9-12
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience For Economic/Community Development Analyst 9-12
Economic/Community Development Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Economic/Community Development Analyst 10
One year of professional experience in commercial financial analysis, marketing, international marketing, workforce development, or public, private economic, or community development equivalent to an Economic/Community Development Analyst 9; or, involving the creation, financing, and operation of a business or providing information and services to business executives or communities in such areas as financing options and packaging, research and analysis on community and economic or workforce development issues, professional tax and/or credit analysis, unemployment and workers compensation analysis, evaluating loan or grant applications, developing and implementing programs to identify foreign markets for export of Michigan products.
Economic/Community Development Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience in commercial financial analysis, marketing, international marketing, workforce development; or public or private economic or community development equivalent to an Economic/Community Development Analyst, including one year equivalent to an Economic/Community Development Analyst 10; or, involving the creation, financing, and operation of a business or providing information and services to business executives or communities in such areas as financing options and packaging, research and analysis on community and economic or workforce development issues, professional tax and/or credit analysis, unemployment and workers compensation analysis, evaluating loan or grant applications, developing and implementing programs to identify foreign markets for export of Michigan products.
Economic/Community Development Analyst 12
Three years of professional experience in commercial financial analysis, marketing, international marketing, workforce development, or public or private economic or community development equivalent to an Economic/Community Development Analyst, including one year equivalent to an Economic/Community Development Analyst P11; or, involving the creation, financing, and operation of a business or providing information and services to business executives or communities in such areas as financing options and packaging, research and analysis on community and economic or workforce development issues, professional tax and/or credit analysis, unemployment and workers compensation analysis, evaluating loan or grant applications, developing and implementing programs to identify foreign markets for export of Michigan products.
Additional Requirements And Information
For more information on the MEDC and other career opportunities, visit www.michiganbusiness.org/careers . Discover Pure Michigan at www.michigan.org .
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.
At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan’s reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan’s success, where you work, live and play. Come be part of the team as a Compliance Program Analyst or Specialist!
This Community Development Compliance position must have or gain knowledge of complex economic development incentives and programs to coordinate and administer these programs. Responsible for analyzing recipient activities, evaluating progress toward goals, and approving various incentive awards to allow qualifying companies to reduce their tax liability or to access incentive monies. Advise Michigan businesses, local governmental agencies, and the Michigan Strategic Fund of their responsibilities regarding statutory and incentive agreement requirements.
This position is also responsible for interpreting statutory requirements and internal policy to evaluate applications, providing analysis and reports for incentive programs, and assisting executive management in making decisions regarding incentive policies. These analytical responsibilities are necessary to meet statutory and program reporting and evaluation requirements. The incumbent will also compile data regarding programs and assist MEDC management, staff and external customers regarding program parameters and qualifications. Interpret statutes and internal policy and convey this information to internal and external customers.
View the 9-P11 level position description HERE
View the 12 level position description HERE
This position is based at MEDC Headquarters in Lansing and may work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2 days of in-office work required.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (12) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.
Required Education And Experience
Education for Economic/Community Development Analyst 9-12
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience For Economic/Community Development Analyst 9-12
Economic/Community Development Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Economic/Community Development Analyst 10
One year of professional experience in commercial financial analysis, marketing, international marketing, workforce development, or public, private economic, or community development equivalent to an Economic/Community Development Analyst 9; or, involving the creation, financing, and operation of a business or providing information and services to business executives or communities in such areas as financing options and packaging, research and analysis on community and economic or workforce development issues, professional tax and/or credit analysis, unemployment and workers compensation analysis, evaluating loan or grant applications, developing and implementing programs to identify foreign markets for export of Michigan products.
Economic/Community Development Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience in commercial financial analysis, marketing, international marketing, workforce development; or public or private economic or community development equivalent to an Economic/Community Development Analyst, including one year equivalent to an Economic/Community Development Analyst 10; or, involving the creation, financing, and operation of a business or providing information and services to business executives or communities in such areas as financing options and packaging, research and analysis on community and economic or workforce development issues, professional tax and/or credit analysis, unemployment and workers compensation analysis, evaluating loan or grant applications, developing and implementing programs to identify foreign markets for export of Michigan products.
Economic/Community Development Analyst 12
Three years of professional experience in commercial financial analysis, marketing, international marketing, workforce development, or public or private economic or community development equivalent to an Economic/Community Development Analyst, including one year equivalent to an Economic/Community Development Analyst P11; or, involving the creation, financing, and operation of a business or providing information and services to business executives or communities in such areas as financing options and packaging, research and analysis on community and economic or workforce development issues, professional tax and/or credit analysis, unemployment and workers compensation analysis, evaluating loan or grant applications, developing and implementing programs to identify foreign markets for export of Michigan products.
Additional Requirements And Information
For more information on the MEDC and other career opportunities, visit www.michiganbusiness.org/careers . Discover Pure Michigan at www.michigan.org .
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.
