Position Summary

The incumbent will work independently under the general supervision of the Administrative Services Director, and will serve as the Budget and Policy Director for the State Public Defenders office. The position is responsible for managing and directing the full scope of the agency's budget and finance programs, including responsibility for developing and executing the agency's biennial budget proposals. The incumbent supervises the employees and oversees all activities of the Budget and Fiscal Division.

This position will work out of the Madison Office and travel up to 25% of the time to other offices.

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Salary Information

This starting hourly rate for this position will be $36.50- $61.08 per hour depending on qualification and experience. The Budget & Policy Director assigned to pay schedule/range 81-01. A two-year career executive trial period will be required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) for a position assigned to the stated pay range or counter-part pay range, should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Final selected candidates may be eligible for moving expense reimbursement to relocate to the place of employment.

Job Details

Background Check: We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. A criminal background check will be done prior to an offer of employment.

Eligibility to work in the US: The SPD does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

Veterans: The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for the application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Qualifications

LETTER OF QUALIFICATIONS & RESUME: You must submit both documents in order to be considered. It is important that you clearly explain and elaborate on your experience and/or training in your letter of qualifications and resume.

Minimum Qualifications (Required - Candidates must have experience and/or training relevant to these areas in order to be considered for this position) :

1. Ability to analyze and estimate cost for budget items
2. Ability to interpret state budgeting processes and develop budget proposals
3. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial management techniques
4. Advanced skills with computer operations, including word processing and spreadsheet development
5. Skill in the use of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, etc.)

A well-qualified candidate will also have experience and/or training in the following areas :

1. Interpreting federal and Wisconsin state law and Wisconsin Administrative Rules
2. Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques
3. Effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including skill in presenting information to audiences with varying levels of technical understanding
4. Legislative processes

How To Apply

To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. That will prompt you to access your existing account or create a new account. You will be asked to attach a resume and a letter of qualifications as part of the application process. It is important that these materials clearly illustrate how your skills and experience relate to the qualifications required for this job. You can also reference the How to Apply to State Service document for more information.

If you encounter issues submitting your online application (e.g. signing in or uploading a resume), please contact the Wisc.Jobs Help Desk at (608) 267-1012 or [email protected] (Monday - Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm). You can also reference the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. If both of these documents are not submitted, you will not be eligible for consideration. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Materials submitted by all applicants will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please reach out to the HR Specialist listed below.

Deadline to Apply

If you have any questions on this recruitment or how to apply; please contact Monica Endres at [email protected].

The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on Sunday, August 9, 2026.