Federal Aid Initiatives Advisor

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

This position is located in the State Budget Office and will be headquartered at the DOA State Administration Building: 101 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703. Based on current DEBF policy and the business needs within the unit, this position would work from their headquarter location at least two days per week with the possibility of working from home the remaining days.

Initial training may require additional days in office. As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity . Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.

The State Budget Office is a fast-paced environment in which analysts assist the Governor and the Secretary of Administration in the development and implementation of state policies and budget issues. Staff analyze public policy and programs and review and coordinate with other entities on a wide range of state, local and federal issues.

This position is responsible for overseeing the Federal Aid Management Services program, and serves as the key policy advisor for the enterprise federal funding coordination and is responsible for communicating and advising on Federal Aid Management Service requirements, monitoring and correspondence on federal funding and grant opportunities with the Governor's Office, key Department of Administration personnel, other state agencies, the Wisconsin state Legislature, and legislative service agencies.

This is a career executive level position in schedule range 81-02 with an annual salary between $72,800 and $102,960. A 24-month career executive trial period may be required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring: Substantial leave time including at least 3.

5 weeks of vacation/personal holiday to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year. Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment Well Wisconsin Wellness Program – a free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being Use this T otal Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Qualified applicants will have: Experience in researching, interpreting, and applying state and federal laws and regulations, policies, procedures, or other complex documents Training or experience in program and/or project planning and administration Experience in policy development/implementation as it relates to federal laws, directives, and program compliance (e.

g., interpreting policies and procedures to advise management, providing input on policy recommendations to leadership or organizations, implementing policies and procedures for an organization, evaluating current processes for improvements, promulgating written policy, etc.) Experience establishing and maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stake holders.

(i.e. executive leadership; federal, state, and local agencies; legislators; private organizations; etc.)

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for general wisc.

jobs user information and technical assistance. 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. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications .

Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies. Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Note: Current Career Executives or those with reinstatement eligibility to Career Executive status should complete the application process to apply. The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations. 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 application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Michelle Bassuener at michelle.bassuener@wisconsin.gov .

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Friday, October 16, 2026.