Contract Manager

Introduction

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Family and Economic Security (DFES), Bureau of Working Families (BWF, Contract Administration Section is currently recruiting to fill two (2) Contract Manager positions. 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!

One position will provide contract monitoring administered by the Bureau of Working Families (BWF). The second position will provide contract monitoring to the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) contract agencies.

The Contract Administration Section (CAS) is located within BWF and assists in the administration of bureau contracts, develops and monitors contract performance outcomes, monitors contract compliance with state and federal requirements, and provides technical assistance to contractors. While Contractor‑specific monitoring transcends sections within BWF and the Department of Children and Families (DCF), the section is also responsible for assisting with ad hoc monitoring requests.

These positions may allow hybrid work for a portion of the work schedule up to 90% depending on the employee’s preference and needs of the work unit. Any hybrid work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

For positions that do allow hybrid work flexibility, employees may need to report to a DCF office location on short notice. There is no mileage reimbursement when traveling to the headquarter location. Our DCF locations are in the following cities:
Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, and Rhinelander. 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 contract manager and provides contract administration and oversight, technical assistance and contract monitoring to programs administered by the Bureau of Working Families (BWF) in the Division of Family and Economic Security (DFES).

View the complete position description for position #1.

This position provides contract administration and oversight, technical assistance and contract monitoring to the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) contract agencies. This position will also provide contract administration of other contracts, as assigned, administered by the Bureau of Working Families (BWF).

View the complete position description for position #2.

The classification title for these positions is Contracts Specialist – Advanced. The starting salary is between $32.64 and $40.03 per hour ($67,891 and $83,262 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 07-03. A one‑year probationary 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…