Are you familiar with state and federal grants and policy analysis, and looking for a position to utilize your knowledge? If so, consider applying to the Division of Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) in the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) for a Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Manager (Program and Policy Analyst Advanced) position. We are located on the east side of Madison north of the Madison College Truax Campus on Wright Street in a beautiful facility with a weight room and exercise facility, locker room, and basketball/pickleball court with free parking just outside the door! We offer an opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals, flexible schedules, and wonderful work/life balance; all for an organization with a truly worthwhile mission.

The DMA offers flexible schedules and great life/work balance. This position is eligible for limited telework after an initial training period. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months of employment).
• A casual atmosphere and flexible work schedules, depending on the position's requirements.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• 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 wellbeing.
• Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Under the general supervision of the Preparedness Grants Section Supervisor, this position will coordinate and implement grant activities for FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) and other related grants managed by WEM. The NSGP evolves with new federal guidance and this position will be responsible for implementing required changes.
The position is responsible for working with potential applicants in understanding program goals and parameters; reviewing, coordinating, and managing NSGP applications; conducting paper and on-site monitoring of projects receiving grant funds; working with internal staff and external partners to provide evaluation and analysis of program information; and developing and maintaining a detailed understanding of specific grant requirements.
Additionally, this position will assist with the administration of the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) program through outreach, compliance, technical assistance, and equipment approval activities.

Starting salary between $33.00 and $35.00 per hour plus an excellent benefits package. A 12-month probationary period is required upon appointment. This position is in pay schedule/range 07-03.

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

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Special Requirements:

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of continued employment.
• In order to gain access to the military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check.
• All division employees may participate in emergency response exercises and may assist in the response to actual emergency situations, with little or no advance notice, for extended periods of time, including weekends and evenings.

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have experience with:

• Program oversight including analysis, planning, coordination, and implementation of activities.
• Communicating complex program requirements and benchmarks to colleagues and customers.
• Working with private sector, nonprofit, or public sector stakeholder groups and organizations.
• Grant management either as an administrator of funds (grantor) or recipient of funds (grantee).

In addition to the minimum qualifications, well-qualified candidates will also have the following preferred qualifications:

• Grant management as both an administrator of funds (grantor) and recipient of funds (grantee) for federal grants.
• Analyzing policies and procedures and implementing changes based on research or results of analysis.
• Implementing a project independently, including tracking from design to completion.
• Conducting outreach for a program including drafting website content, staffing information booths at conferences, or creating program materials for educational purposes.

Your resume and letter of qualification are very important parts of your application. In these materials, you should clearly describe your education, training, and experience as they relate to the bulleted items listed above.

Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.

Here are instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.

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You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format.

For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.

Applications must be submitted through Wisc.Jobs. Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Michele Sorum at michele.sorum@widma.gov or 608-242-3149.

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The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ website.

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The online application process must be completed by 11:59p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.