Position Summary This position performs advanced-level professional policy and program analysis for statewide early care and education programs serving Wisconsin children, families, and providers. The incumbent serves as the Division's lead Spanish-speaking policy analyst and strategic advisor on program access, policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, and systems improvement impacting Spanish-speaking communities.
This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive program and policy analysis; researching complex issues; developing recommendations; planning and implementing initiatives; evaluating effectiveness of programs and policies; and advising Division leadership on emerging needs, barriers, risks, and opportunities related to Spanish-speaking child care providers, families, and community partners.
**Please note language fluency will be verified at the time of hire for selected bilingual candidate.** View the complete position description .
Salary Information The classification title for this position is Program and Policy Analyst - Advanced. The starting salary is between $36.00 and $46.59 per hour ($74,880 and $96,907 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. A $1.00 per hour add-on will be awarded to the selected applicant who passes the bilingual assessment for English and Spanish. The pay schedule/range is 07-03. 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 in the human services field (e.g. Child care assistance, child welfare, Wisconsin Works (W-2), FoodShare/SNAP, WIC, housing assistance, behavioral health services, etc.)
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously (planning, overseeing, prioritizing, implementing, managing deadlines, staying within budget, etc.)
- Experience translating documents into Spanish language
- Experience developing or updating program policies and procedures
- Experience providing outreach or supporting the implementation of programs or initiatives (e.g. developing communication materials, engaging stakeholders, providing technical assistance or training, and coordinating implementation activities).
Well-qualified applicants will have:- Experience leading and/or directing large-scale (e.g. organization-wide, statewide, county wide, city wide, multiple organizations or groups impacted) programs and/or policy initiatives
- Experience engaging with diverse populations and community partners through inclusive communication and outreach strategies (identifying target audiences, developing key messages, and selecting communication methods)
- Experience working in the Early Care and Education (ECE) field, (e.g. such as with a regulated child care provider, family child care program, Head Start or Early Head Start, school-based early learning programs, Child Care Resource & Referral agency, advocacy organization, local, state, tribal or federal agency supporting early childhood program).
- Experience accessing or supporting others to access health and human services programs.
**For bilingual candidates, we will verify Spanish fluency at time of hire** 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.
After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click "Apply Now." You will be asked to provide your personal information and required materials. Online applications that do not include all of the requested materials will not be considered.
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 Apply The deadline to apply is
11:59 PM on August 18, 2026. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact, Rebekah Gaumitz at 608-422-6417 or via email at
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