Executive Director, Policy Initiatives (Remote)

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Pension plan

457 plan

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Corrections in Madison is seeking a senior leader to direct and monitor cross-divisional staff, guiding major policy initiatives toward operational excellence. You will collaborate with DAI leadership, the Secretary’s Office, and policy makers to advise on programs with attention to performance-based measures and budget impact.

The role offers a competitive executive pay band (81-02) starting at $68,723 to $113,318 plus benefits, with a two-year career executive trial

Qualifications

• Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and processes.
• Evaluating projects/initiatives/programs and implementing change/improvements
• Conducting research and data analysis to identify and create initiatives aligning with strategic goals
• Coordinating with, and/or working on, various workgroups and/or project teams
• Developing strategic communications involving new program initiatives.
• Leading cross-divisional and/or cross-agency workgroups or project teams.
• Providing executive level presentations and briefings

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor staff across the division to develop major policy initiatives.
• Advise leadership and guide activities to achieve goals with performance-based measurement and assessment.

Skills

Policy development

Project evaluation

Data analysis

Cross-group coordination

Strategic communications

Executive presentations

Job description

Wisconsin Department of Corrections in Madison is seeking a senior leader to direct and monitor cross-divisional staff, guiding major policy initiatives toward operational excellence. You will collaborate with DAI leadership, the Secretary’s Office, and policy makers to advise on programs with attention to performance-based measures and budget impact.

The role offers a competitive executive pay band (81-02) starting at $68,723 to $113,318 plus benefits, with a two-year career executive trial