Bureau of Operations and Planning Director - Career Executive
Apply NowCompany: State of Wisconsin Division of Personnel Management
Location: Milwaukee, WI 53215
Description:
Introduction
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Early Care and Education (DECE), Bureau of Operations and Planning (BOP) is currently recruiting to fill a Bureau Director 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 may allow hybrid work for a portion of the work schedule up to 95% 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.
Come see why DCF is such a great place to work!
DCF is committed to the important work of helping children, youth and families become safer, more secure and progress down the road to true independence. For more information about DCF, visit our website at http://dcf.wi.gov/ .
Position Summary
This position serves as the Director of the Bureau of Operations and Planning (BOP). This position is responsible for furthering DECE's vision of increasing to access to high quality affordable childcare for all families and caregivers across the state of Wisconsin. The position supports this vision by overseeing multiple division-level activities related to key operational and planning activities including:
Additionally, this position represents the Division in coordinating all child care IT projects with the Bureau of Information Technology and the Department of Health Services and coordinates the division's data requests for Key Performance Indicators (KPI). This position will also interact closely with partner agencies, including regional contractors, county departments of health and social services, and tribal agencies related to IT development.
View the complete position description.
Salary Information
The classification title for this position is DCF Manager. The starting salary is between $55.13 and $56.31 per hour ($114,670 and $117,124 annually), depending on qualification s. 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 81-01. A two-year career executive trial period may be required.
Job Details
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.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have:
Well-qualified applicants will have:
How To Apply
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on May 7, 2025 . If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact, Rebekah Gaumitz at 608-422-6417 or via email at Rebekah.Gaumitz@wisconsin.gov . Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Early Care and Education (DECE), Bureau of Operations and Planning (BOP) is currently recruiting to fill a Bureau Director 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 may allow hybrid work for a portion of the work schedule up to 95% 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.
Come see why DCF is such a great place to work!
DCF is committed to the important work of helping children, youth and families become safer, more secure and progress down the road to true independence. For more information about DCF, visit our website at http://dcf.wi.gov/ .
Position Summary
This position serves as the Director of the Bureau of Operations and Planning (BOP). This position is responsible for furthering DECE's vision of increasing to access to high quality affordable childcare for all families and caregivers across the state of Wisconsin. The position supports this vision by overseeing multiple division-level activities related to key operational and planning activities including:
- Information Technology Stewardship & Data Stewardship
- Training & Technical Communications
- Budget & Contract Support
- Project Management& Portfolio Management
- Division Reporting, Auditing, and Quality Assurance
Additionally, this position represents the Division in coordinating all child care IT projects with the Bureau of Information Technology and the Department of Health Services and coordinates the division's data requests for Key Performance Indicators (KPI). This position will also interact closely with partner agencies, including regional contractors, county departments of health and social services, and tribal agencies related to IT development.
View the complete position description.
Salary Information
The classification title for this position is DCF Manager. The starting salary is between $55.13 and $56.31 per hour ($114,670 and $117,124 annually), depending on qualification s. 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 81-01. A two-year career executive trial period may be required.
Job Details
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.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have:
- Experience supervising, directing, guiding, overseeing, and evaluating the work of a team of professional staff (recruitment, onboarding, assigning/evaluating work, providing feedback, performance evaluation, etc.)
- Experience identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving complex issues (budget constraints, missed deadlines/expectations, regulatory and/or programmatic changes, etc.) and presenting solutions to leadership
- Experience leading change initiatives (creating new programs, or impacting multiple current programs) to support the vision and mission of the organization
Well-qualified applicants will have:
- Experience managing public and/or private sector budgets
- Experience leading teams through the ideation, development, and implementation of large-scale projects and initiatives during uncertain circumstances (limited resources, potential budget cuts, shifts in priorities, etc.) involving internal and/or external stakeholder groups
- Experience overseeing project management efforts, applying project management principals, and creating project management structures to support business efforts
How To Apply
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on May 7, 2025 . If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact, Rebekah Gaumitz at 608-422-6417 or via email at Rebekah.Gaumitz@wisconsin.gov . Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.