Contract Manager

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Family and Economic Security (DFES), Bureau of Working Families (BWF), Contract Administration Section is currently recruiting to fill a Contract Manager 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. To learn more about DCF’s complete compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator!

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 90% 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. Our DCF locations are in the following cities: Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, and Rhinelander. 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.

Come see why DCF is such a great place to work!

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 is responsible for managing the fiscal aspects of the Bureau of Working Families contracts, analyzing contract financial data, monitoring earnings and expenditures, and providing technical assistance on issues relating to payments, cost reporting or other finance related issues for the programs administered by the Bureau of Working Families (BWF) in the Division of Family and Economic Security.

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The classification title for this position is Contracts Specialist – Advanced. The starting salary is between $26.34 and $37.00 per hour ($54,787 and $76,960 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 07-03. 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 writing professional and formal reports, memos, presentations, or similar documents in a government, academic, or corporate setting.
• Experience providing technical assistance, consultation, or training in a government, academic, or corporate setting.
• Experience monitoring policy compliance through reviewing reports, documents, and/or site visits.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively on a variety of tasks concurrently requiring attention to detail and using strategies to achieve goals assigned by leadership.
• Experience working with basic functions of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and teams.

Well-qualified applicants will have:

• Experience developing, approving, administering, and/or monitoring contracts.
• Experience working with programs for low-income families or other programs affecting children and families.
• Experience interpreting and applying state and federal laws, WI Administrative Rules, and/or policies/procedures to ensure compliance.
• Experience developing, managing, and reporting on budgets, expenditures, and account balances to ensure budget adherence.

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 proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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 June 25, 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.