Statewide Local Programs Financial Lead

Position Summary

This position manages WisDOT's federal and state local road improvement program budget appropriations, and provides on-going, complex program and policy development, analysis, monitoring, and evaluation. Totaling over $250 million annually, the position's responsibilities include financial management of programs, including the Surface Transportation Urban (STP-Urban), Surface Transportation Rural (STP-R), Surface Transportation Local (STP-Local) and Local Bridge Improvement Assistance programs.

The position works closely to provide program support for two federally funded competitive grant programs, Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The position also provides back-up analysis, program financial management and support to the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP).

As part of a larger team, this position provides recommendations to the section, bureau, and division management relative to policy and programming modifications. The position is responsible for monitoring the impact of these programs on the Department's on-going state and federal financial status, in consultation with other Department divisions and bureaus.

As part of the position's program evaluation and policy analysis function, the incumbent is directly accountable for identifying and initiating modifications for the policies, statutes and rules, which govern these programs. This includes clarifying statewide policy issues related to these programs and designing and implementing study methodologies to address them. This requires collecting and analyzing data, developing alternatives and recommending appropriate courses of action based on analytical results.

Work is often performed in an environment of conflicting and/or ambiguous goals, policies and objectives. The position provides data analysis for inquiries from legislators, federal, state and local government officials, external stakeholders, program managers, and region or central office staff. Work products are professional analyses, guidance, and recommendations, fully developed by the incumbent.

Salary Information

• This position is in schedule-range (07-03) with an annual salary of $62,400-$90,397, plus excellent benefits. A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

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. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.

Qualifications

A qualified candidate will have experience with all of the below:

• Managing program(s)

• Developing and summarizing complex technical information in oral and written form for internal and external stakeholders

• Working with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint

In addition to the above, a well-qualified candidate will have at least one of the following:

• Advanced Excel skills that include creating pivot tables, and conditional formulas

• Experience with program analysis

• Experience monitoring and/or instituting changes to a program as a result of legislative or administrative changes

• Experience interpreting, applying, and analyzing laws, rules, policies, and/or procedures

How To Apply

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.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here.

For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

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.

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. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Allison Huiras at 608-266-9725 or Allison.Huiras@dotw.i.gov. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline for this announcement is 11:59 p.m. on July 14, 2024.