Job Details

Introduction

The newly established Office of Grants Management (OGM) within the Department of Health Services (DHS) is hiring a Grants Specialist. In collaboration with subject matter experts throughout DHS, OGM provides the agency with centralized grantmaking functions to focus oncustomer service, compliance with federal requirements, and the overall consistency and quality of the grants process.

This position can work remotely up to 5 days per week but requires reporting to the Madison office at 201 E. Washington Ave. occasionally to complete certain tasks such as quarterly in-person OGM staff meetings and onboarding. This position can be headquartered at one of our central or regional offices .

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package , including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time ; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Position Summary

As a Grants Specialist, you will be responsible for administration and support of federal and state grant programs within OGM. You will provide technical assistance, compliance oversight, analytical support, and program administration to ensure alignment with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), state statutes, and departmental policies. You will ensure program integrity, support subrecipients, and contribute to OGM's mission of building a transparent and accountable agencywide grants administration process.

In addition, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the department's new agency grant administration system and support improvements to promote consistent and effective grant management agency wide.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $37.00 and $41.00 per hour (approximately between $76,900 and $85,200 per year) depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. The position is classified as a Grants Specialist - Advanced and is in pay schedule and range 07/03.

Job Details

• All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
• For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice.
• Employees must have access to both a private workspace and secure high-speed internet for remote work option. Mileage reimbursement to the employee's headquarter location is not provided.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all the following:

• Experience administering grants, including participating in multiple stages of the grant lifecycle such as developing funding opportunities, executing awards, monitoring, communicating with recipients, or closeout.
• Experience providing training, consultation, or technical assistance to others on grant or contract policies and procedures.
• Experience analyzing financial and programmatic grant data.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience interpreting and applying federal or state grant regulations such as Uniform Guidance and internal control standards.
• Experience managing the full grant lifecycle including pre-award, award, and post-award processes (i.e. conducting market research and developing statements of work and cost analyses based on business need, evaluating and scoring a variety of vendors, negotiating legal terms, managing financial oversight, and assessing vendor performance during award closeout).
• Experience developing and implementing policies or procedures related to grants, grant or contract funding, or grant related implementation.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to two (2) pages. Your resume is limited to two (2) pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here .

How To Apply

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Helpful Information:

• Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click "Save" to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline.
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• Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above.
• Please monitor your email for communications related to this position.
• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs .
• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions . For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Shannon in Human Resources at ...@dhs.wi.gov .

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here .

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is March 22nd at 11:59 pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.