The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Family and Economic Security (DFES), Bureau of Child Support is currently recruiting to fill a Strategic Initiatives Coordinator position. DCF offers great benefits, personal growth opportunities and work-life balance as a State of Wisconsin employee; and the intrinsic reward associated with serving the children and families of Wisconsin.

The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

This position may allow hybrid work for a portion of the work schedule up to 95% depending on the employee’s preference and needs of the work unit. Any hybrid work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

For positions that do allow hybrid work flexibility, employees may need to report to a DCF office location on short notice. There is no mileage reimbursement when traveling to the headquarter location. This position will be headquartered at either our Madison or Milwaukee office.

Employees need to report to the 201 W. Washington Ave. Madison, WI office or the 635 N 26 St. Milwaukee, WI office on their first day for onboarding and orientation.

High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work.

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DCF is committed to the important work of helping children, youth and families become safer, more secure and progress down the road to true independence. For more information about DCF, visit our website at http://dcf.wi.gov/.

This position performs a broad array of duties that require independent judgment, self-directed action, resourcefulness, priority setting, creating, and implementing initiatives, and leadership skills.

BCS administers the Wisconsin Child Support Program and related noncustodial programs/projects such as, Children First, ELEVATE and Access and Visitation. The Strategic Initiatives Coordinator is expected to work across DFES and in coordination with other divisions within the Department, other state departments, county agencies, contracted agencies, and other stakeholder groups to strategically plan for and execute whole family strategies and policies to promote economic stability and self-sufficiency for Wisconsin families in collaboration with other Division programs, local county and tribal Child Support agencies, and local community partners.

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The classification title for this position is Program & Policy Analyst – Advanced Management. The starting salary is between $26.34 and $42.50 per hour ($54,787 and $88,400 annually), depending on qualifications. Pay for current State of WI employees will be based on the compensation plan in effect at the time of the appointment. Pay for current state employees who are transferring will be determined based upon the pay on transfer rules (higher level duties or equity) as outlined in the compensation plan in effect at the time of appointment.

The pay schedule/range is 81-03. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Due to the nature of the position, final candidates may be required to allow DCF to conduct a security background check to determine whether the circumstances of any pending charges or convictions would be substantially related to the job being filled.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DCF sponsorship.) The Department of Children and Families does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Experience identifying grant opportunities and applying for and implementing state and federal grants.
• Experience working with the development and analysis of program policies in the provision of human services.
• Experience leading and facilitating internal and external groups to implement program initiatives and accomplish program goals.

Well-qualified applicants will have:

• Experience working with state and federal grant sites to identify grant offerings to support human service programs and managing grant requirements to meet timelines.
• Experience developing and analyzing policies relating to providing human services to families.
• Experience overseeing the planning and implementation of state or federal grant offerings in the provision of any human or community service initiatives.

If you haven’t already done so, you will need to create an account and apply online. You must apply online to be considered for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an e-mail, as a hard copy or a fax. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application at DCF and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. View instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your DCF application and what should be included in these materials.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by one or more subject matter experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA , and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Veterans with at least a 30% service-connected disability rating should contact the HR Specialist listed in this posting regarding eligibility for consideration under the non-competitive appointment process. For a list job categories that match our positions, see our Military Crosswalk to match your skills.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or former employees as a reinstatement) must complete the application process to apply.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on May 9, 2024. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact, Megan Harper at 608-712-8730 or via email at Megan.Harper1@wisconsin.gov. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.