Job Details

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS) , Division of Medicaid Services (DMS) is recruiting for the Bureau of Programs and Policy (BPP) Director.

This position has the ability to work remotely up to 5 days per week but may be required to reportto the Madison central office on occasion for certain tasks or meetings. This position can be headquartered at one of our central or regional offices . This schedule may vary based on training or operational need.

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

The BPP Director is responsible for the overall management of the following Medicaid programs: Family Care, Family Care Partnership, PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) and IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct). This includes a comprehensive review of existing policy and management structure of the long-term care programs to address critical concerns and develop revisions to program models to ensure cost-effective practices and meet the critical needs of eligible Wisconsin's residents. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing a quality strategy for long term care programs.

Salary Information

Pay is up to $62.71 per hour (approximately $130,400 per year) depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Health Services Manager and is in pay schedule and range 81/01. A 24-month Career Executive trial period is required.

Job Details

• All applicants who may be appointed to this position 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 secure high-speed internet for remote work option. Mileage reimbursement to the employee's headquarter location is not provided. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.
• 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 of the following:

• Experience in a supervisory or management role (e.g., managing staff workload including use of workload tracking tools, delegating work responsibilities, hiring, disciplining, completing performance reviews, etc.).
• Management experience in a complex, highly regulated organization (e.g., health care, government, etc.) with a large scope (e.g., statewide, nationwide, etc.).
• Experience with policy development and analysis, including tasks such as planning, administering, and evaluating benefit policy and operational policies for program implementation.
• Experience providing leadership, strategic planning, or oversight of data to deliver on key performance indicators.

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

• Experience working with or in Wisconsin's Medicaid programs and services.
• Experience directing policy development and implementation related to Medicaid benefits or programs.
• Experience working with or in the long-term care field.
• Experience in a management role overseeing other supervisors.

Your resume and letter of qualifications are each 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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• Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above.
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• 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 Roanne Halcarz in Human Resources at ...@dhs.wisconsin.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 January 26th 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 CST. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.