Child Care Budget & Policy Strategist

State of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin's Department of Children and Families seeks a Budget and Policy Analyst to advance child care funding and policy, manage complex budgets, and support division leadership. This role requires analyzing budgets, expenditures, and federal funding rules to inform decisions.

Hybrid work is available with in-office reporting in Madison or Milwaukee locations; collaboration with OBP and program teams is essential. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting budget analysis (gathering funding source information/data, reviewing funding data against standards/policies, forecasting results, making recommendations).
• Experience presenting budget analysis findings to internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Experience with fiscal responsibilities in a program setting (budget management, contracting and procurement, administering grants or other funding).

Responsibilities

• Analyze budgets, expenditures, and policies to support decision making.
• Track funding sources and provide budget development guidance.
• Coordinate with OBP and leadership on budget and funding strategies.

Skills

Budget analysis

Budget presentation

Fiscal management

Job description

The State of Wisconsin's Department of Children and Families seeks a Budget and Policy Analyst to advance child care funding and policy, manage complex budgets, and support division leadership. This role requires analyzing budgets, expenditures, and federal funding rules to inform decisions.

Hybrid work is available with in-office reporting in Madison or Milwaukee locations; collaboration with OBP and program teams is essential. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.