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Budget and Policy Section Chief- Career Executive

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State of Wisconsin - Administration

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$103,313 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/23/2026

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Budget and Policy Section Chief- Career Executive State of Wisconsin - Administration Madison, WI Job Details Full-time $44.86 - $54.48 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications Team supervision Supervising experience Policy & process development Leading team collaboration initiatives Project leadership Policy Development Full Job Description Introduction 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 stakeholders 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. The Division of Enterprise Operations (DEO) administers enterprise policies governing procurement, risk management, and continuity of operations planning; provides services to DOA and other agencies in the areas of financial management, procurement, risk management, continuity of operations planning, and the State Prosecutors Program; and facilitates opportunities for diverse businesses to sell goods and services to state agencies. 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. This position is headquartered at the Department of Administration State Office Building, 101 E Wilson Street, Madison, WI. Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Budget and Policy Manager (Director) of the Bureau of Financial Management (BFM), this advanced level professional section chief position is responsible for overseeing the work of budget and policy analyst-advanced positions and the development and ongoing management and monitoring of biennial budgets, grant budgets, and annual operating budgets for the Department of Administration (DOA) and agencies administratively attached to DOA including: Department of Tourism Kickapoo Reserve Management Board Labor and Industry Review Commission Board on Aging and Long-Term Care Board for People with Developmental Disabilities District Attorneys Governor's Office Lieutenant Governor's Office Office of the Secretary of State Office of the State Treasurer Judicial Council Responsibilities include development of budget guidelines; identification and study of issues of key importance; analysis of budget requests and development of alternative proposals; preparation of the budget proposals; and the review and preparation of statutory language necessary to implement the budget proposals. The position will act as a liaison with the State Budget Office and the Legislative Fiscal Bureau and will make presentations to the Secretary and other executive leadership. This position is responsible for the monitoring of programs, operations, and organizations including identifying the key issues and activities to be monitored and developing data sources, methodologies, and analyses on the status of those activities. This position will coordinate expenditure and revenue reporting activities with BFM's Accounting Section to ensure compliance with budgetary management and reporting requirements. Finally, this position is responsible for reviewing legislative proposals/bills, proposed position redeployments, and development of cost recovery methodologies for program revenue operations. For more information, please view the complete position description. Salary Information This classification is assigned to pay schedule/range 81-02. Starting salary will be between $44.86 per hour and $54.48 per hour ($93,308.80 and $113,318.40 annually) depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. In addition, up to $1.00 per hour CPA add-on may be available for this classification depending on qualifications. A 2-year Career Executive trial period may be required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. Job Details 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. This position is located at the Department of Administration State Office Building, 101 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI. This position is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. For positions that do allow remote work flexibility, although residency in the State of Wisconsin is not required for permanent positions, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin or bordering cities will be allowed. Qualifications It is critically important that your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated job qualifications. Qualified applicants will have each of the following: Experience using professional budget and policy principles and practices, including experience with Wisconsin's legislative and budget preparation process. Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures at an agency/organization level. Leadership experience, either formal (e.g. supervisor, section chief) or informal (e.g. team lead, project lead, project manager) Well-qualified applicants will also have at least one of the following: Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures related to budget development or management, financial management, or legislative analysis. Experience utilizing Oracle PeopleSoft system or comparable enterprise resource planning system. Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with executive leadership or public officials. How To Apply The steps to apply online are quick and easy! Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Be advised that there will be no opportunity to change your application materials once you have clicked "Submit. 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 by a panel of job experts and the most 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 or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
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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 (VNCA) program. Questions can be directed to Pilar Blomquist at Deadline to Apply Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm on Monday, June 22, 2026.