<p>Position Summary</p> <p>The Fiscal and Support Services Manager is responsible for managing the Fiscal and Support Services Section, including oversight and leadership in the compliance of the Title IV-E federal funding program, including the Department's compliance with the Title IV-E requirements, supervising contract management for the Statewide Title IV-E eligibility contract, the Children and Families Allocation and related state and county contracts, and the child welfare professional development training system and educational stipend programs for Wisconsin's university systems. This position contributes heavily to support staff's analytic work in understanding and interpreting the biennial budget, federal cost-allocation principles and allowances, and identifying areas of risk and opportunity within current funding structures.</p> <p>This position also manages individuals who provide a variety of administrative and contract management support across the Division to coordinate and schedule events, maintain forms and records management, and attend to other fiscal matters.</p> <p>This position works across all division bureaus, in close collaboration with budget, finance, and division leadership, as well as with county and tribal child welfare agencies.</p> <p>This position collaborates with the Bureau Director in the overall management of the Bureau, including strategic planning, resource assignment, and professional development of Bureau staff, and provides back-up to the Bureau Director as needed. As a member of the DSP management team, this position is further responsible for collaborating with colleagues in advancement of the Division's strategic plan and supporting staff throughout the Division.</p> <p>For a complete copy of the position description, click here.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>The classification title for this position is Human Services Supervisor. The starting salary is between $48.00 and $51.00 per hour ($99,840 and $106,080 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.</p> <p>The pay schedule/range is 81-02. A two-year career executive trial period may be required.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimally qualified applicants will have:</p> <ul> <li>Experience supervising, directing, guiding, overseeing, or evaluating the work of professional staff (assigning/evaluating work, providing feedback, formal lead/project management duties, etc.) </li><li>Experience administering children and families' programs (developing policy, implementing procedures, monitoring operations) within or adjacent to the child welfare system (such as social services & family support, juvenile justice, CASA programs, juvenile mental health) </li><li>Experience working with administrative and fiscal responsibilities in a program setting (budget management, contracting and procurement, administering grants or other funding, etc.) </li></ul> <p>Well-qualified applicants will have:</p> <ul> <li>Experience working with Title IV-E federal funding source (function, compliance, and administration of this particular funding source) </li><li>Experience working with data driven decision making (identifying data needs, identifying data sources and methods, leveraging data to promote program improvement, and using data to tell a story, etc.); </li><li>Experience working with large scale contract management (compliance monitoring, quality assurance oversight, and fiscal management of contractor) </li><li>Experience managing complex operations and relationships between state, tribal, local child welfare agencies, and contracted agencies. </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Both a resume and letter of qualification are required. If both documents are not submitted during the application process, your application will be disqualified. 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on Thursday, March 5, 2026. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact, Yuliya Tchaikovski at 414-343-5748 or via email at yuliya.tchaikovski@wisconsin.gov. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.</p>