The Michigan Veteran Service Officer (MVSO) will serve as a resource within MVAA providing assistance to veterans and eligible family members in order to maximize the receipt of services and benefits. The MVSO also serves as the liaison to other federal, state and county agencies in matters related to Veteran services and benefits at the direction of the State Administrative Manager. To view the full position description, please click here.This position may be based at various locations throughout the State of Michigan, depending on the selected candidate’s location and the needs of the program. The position will serve veterans and their families in rural and underserved communities across Michigan. Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Kalamazoo, Jackson, Monroe, Macomb, and St. Clair counties are excluded from the service area. The final work location will be determined upon candidate selection.A resume and cover letter is required as part of the application for this position. Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter may be screened out of the hiring process.EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in any major.Experience Departmental Analyst 9No specific type or amount is required.Departmental Analyst 10One year of professional experience.Departmental Analyst P11Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.Departmental Analyst 9 - 12 Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdfMust be able to be accredited by a Veteran’s Service Organization certified by the USDVA as a result of completing a Basic Benefits Course and the Training, Responsibility, Involvement, and Preparation of Claims (TRIP) Program.