Communications and Policy Advisor at Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

Overview

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Secretary’s Office, Communications Office, is recruiting to fill a Communications and Policy Advisor position. DCF offers great benefits
, personal growth opportunities and work-life balance as a State of Wisconsin employee; and the intrinsic reward associated with serving the children and families of Wisconsin. To learn more about DCF’s complete compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator!

This position is headquartered at either our Madison or Milwaukee office and will have the option to work hybrid for up to 90% remote. This schedule may change based on training or operational needs.
Employees need to report to the 201 W. Washington Ave. Madison, WI office or the 635 N 26 St. Milwaukee, WI office on their first day for onboarding and orientation.

High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work.

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This position serves as a principal advisor in the interpretation and prioritization of complex comprehensive policy requests, strategic plans and projects of the agency or individual divisions. DCF’s communication and policy program provides analysis and disseminates complex and technical information on various policies, initiatives, legislation, issues, and accomplishments to a wide audience, including counties and tribes, the governor, the legislature, other state agencies, partner organizations, non-profits, civic organizations, the general public, and the media.

This position will work with all DCF divisions and programs in the implementation of department wide communications and policy, statutes, and rules. This position will work with the Secretary’s Office, Leadership Team, and DCF program areas to identify, analyze, and evaluate issues, events, or trends that would have an impact on departmental programs and initiatives, with an emphasis on presenting a consistent frame that relates to the agency’s strategic priorities.

This position will advise the Secretary’s Office about ways to respond and approaches to take; and directs the development, review, and publication of information, materials, and decision-making. This position develops and maintains working relationships with administrative and professional staff within the department, and external to the department including other state government entities, communications professionals, the legislature, and the public.

The classification title for this position is Policy Initiatives Advisor - Admin. The starting salary is between $43.00 and $53.41 per hour ($89,440 and $111,092 annually), depending on qualifications. 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 81-02. A two year career executive trial period may be required.

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.

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Experience writing content for an agency or organization (executive summaries, policy briefs, talking points, fact sheets, etc.).
• Experience developing complex annual plans incorporating policy development resources…