Position SummaryThis position is responsible for overseeing and supervising members of the DMS Applications and Data unit, which manages the agency wide application and data systems.
The incumbent must manage and direct the efforts of state employees and consultants oversee cost estimates and proposed project budgets, oversee technical activities and plans that address the business needs of the department, and provide task-oriented leadership to ensure and optimal service delivery to the agency and its partners.
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Salary InformationThe classification title for this position is IS Supervisor 2 . The starting salary is between $54.00 and $62.00 per hour ($112,320 and $128,960 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 70-02. A two-year career executive trial period may be required.
Job DetailsDue to the nature of the position, final candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive fingerprint-based background investigation 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. QualificationsMinimally qualified applicants will have: - Experience leading an IT application development team for an organization of 100 employees or more (tracking work product, overseeing technical activities to meet objectives, directing work, coaching/mentoring, and setting an example of quality customer service, etc.)
- Experience participating and/or leading an IT project (development and execution of details, managing project budgets, administering work plans and schedules, making assignments, etc.)
- Experience developing and/or maintaining IT applications development standards and guidelines (defining architectural principles for scalable and maintainable IT applications, data management best practices, establishing and enforcing IT application security compliance standards etc.) for an organization of 100 employees or more.
Well-qualified applicants will have: - Experience supervising and/or managing expert level IT professionals (evaluating staff performance, discipline, assigning work, providing feedback, hiring staff, etc.).
- Experience working with customer/stakeholder engagement (internal/external stakeholders, negotiating project priorities, etc.) to provide IT solutions to end users.
- Experience developing and/or advising upper management on IT's strategic plan.
How To ApplyIf 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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Both a resume and letter of qualification are required. If both documents are not submitted during the application process, your application will be disqualified. 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.
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 ApplyThe deadline to apply is
11:59 PM on June 15, 2026. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact, Megan Harper at 608-712-8730 or via email at
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