Assistant Disability Determination Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
The Disability Determination Bureau (DDB) is recruiting to fill a Disability Determination Supervisor position for the Disability Hearings Unit (DHU). DDB is located at 1400 E. Washington Avenue in Madison, WI with free on-site parking.
This position offers the option to work remotely up to 4 days per week. This schedule may vary based on training or operational need.
The DDB consists of approximately 250 employees, including some contractors. The DDB operates on a yearly budget of approximately $30 million funded by the SSA to do medical determinations for SSA disability claims. The DDB also processes a small number of State Medicaid disability claims funded by DHS. The DDB must follow all SSA policies and regulations for safety, security and hiring as well as State of Wisconsin policies and regulations.
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 $47/month for single plans and $117/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 Disability Determination Supervisor, you will be responsible for directing and evaluating the activities and performance of all members of a unit of professional Disability Hearing Officers and Support personnel. With a solid knowledge of current Social Security Administration (SSA) standards and guidelines for disability claims, you will supervise a unit of advanced level examiners, manage workflow and provide ongoing case review and case assistance for all examiners and support personnel in the unit. The DHU supervisor serves as a liaison between the DHU and other state and federal agencies, legal service agencies and support/advocacy groups.. In addition, you will assist the Section Manager, the Deputy Director and the Bureau Director in administrative duties such as public relations, committee assignments and delegated projects that affect overall Bureau functions.
Salary Information
The starting pay is between $44.00 and $46.59 per hour (approximately between $91,500 and $96,900 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. This position is in pay schedule and range 81/03. 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.
Job Details
All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to go through a complete federal background investigation. A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary prior to hire to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security disability data, records, and systems.
DHS does not sponsor work visas for these positions, 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.
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.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience in a leadership role performing duties such as coaching, training staff, reviewing work, etc.
• Experience adjudicating Social Security and Medicaid disability claims such as: Initial, Reconsideration, Continuing Disability Review and Pre-hearing claims for Adult and Child claims.
• Experience interpreting and applying vocational guidelines related to Social Security and Medicaid disability claims.

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

• Experience as a supervisor in a professional work or office environment performing duties such as performance reviews, disciplinary investigations, addressing performance concerns, hiring, etc.
• Experience in a leadership role over staff who perform production or caseload work performing duties such as monitoring staff caseloads, providing feedback on quantity or quality of cases, analyzing caseload data, etc.
• Experience providing policy or procedure recommendations or improvements.
• Experience adjudicating Pre-Hearing and Hearing level Social Security claims for Adult and Children.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to 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 DDB Human Resources at DHSBHRDDB@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 July 8, 2026 by 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.