Strategic Initiatives Advisor - Green Bay, United States - State of Wisconsin

Description

Introduction

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Early Care and Education (DECE), Administrator's Office (AO), Grants and Head Start Section is currently recruiting to fill a Strategic Initiatives Advisor. 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 ) 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.

Position Summary

The Strategic Initiatives Advisor performs a broad array of cross-system duties that require independent judgment, self-directed action, resourcefulness, priority setting, initiative, and leadership. Strategic Initiatives Advisor is expected to work across DCF, other State Departments, county agencies, and other stakeholder groups to address gaps in Wisconsin's Birth to Five System. This position will provide strategic support to the Grants Initiatives Advisor in identifying and applying for funding opportunities that align with the Division's policies, mission, vision, and strategic plan. The position will also support the implementation of grant and project activities; current examples include the Preschool Development Grant and Project Growth.

This position will require extensive knowledge of Wisconsin's Birth to Five system, with preference for the early care and education field. This position will be responsible for serving as project lead for an array of cross-system projects that require collaboration, the ability to work independently and meet timelines, and deliver high-quality deliverables. The Strategic Initiatives Advisor will also informally supervise the work of project staff across the Division. Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary to assist in the development of presentations, policy options papers, and funding application materials. Additionally, the Strategic Initiatives Advisor will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including other state agencies, and the broader Birth to Five stakeholder community, including childcare providers and families. This position will lead divisional grants initiatives and programmatic needs assessments based on data collection and analysis to ensure project program evaluation plans form the foundation of the agency's early care and education policies and programs.

The position leads the development and execution of strategic priorities, providing ongoing high- level consultation to the Division Administrator and Grant Initiatives Advisor. They will provide project management capacity, ensuring that deliverables are completed in a timely manner and that DECE and DCF leadership are briefed on key activities and risks. The position manages confidential strategic information, providing management staff with information related to highly sensitive matters involving future plans of the Division and potential impacts on staff and management, including confidential discussions related to Division organization. Incumbent will consult on an ongoing basis with key department and division staff as well as other key stakeholders, including representatives from other agencies, service providers, and advocacy groups.

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Salary Information

The classification title for this position is Program and Policy Analyst - Advanced Management. The starting salary is between $26.34 and $42.84 per hour ($54.787 and $89,107 annually), depending on qualification s. 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 A one-year probationary period may be required.

Job Details

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.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Experience working with program/policy analysis, design, and/or planning
• Experience coordinating programs and/or projects (organizing and leading workgroups, developing and implementing programs, developing timetables and/or workplans, monitoring programs for progress, etc.)
• Experience communicating with diverse stakeholders both orally and through written formats

Well-qualified applicants will have:

• Experience leading the development of new programs and initiatives that has regional and/or state-wide impact
• Experience leading projects focused on the birth to five system (childcare, early education, maternal and child health, etc.)
• Experience formally or informally managing staff or teams (reviewing or assigning work, giving feedback, etc.)

How To Apply

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.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on June 17, 2024 . If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact, Rebekah Gaumitz at or via email at . Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general user information and technical assistance.