Budget Analyst Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Secretary's Office, Office of Budget & Policy is currently recruiting to fill a Budget and Policy Analyst position. We will be filing this position at the Analyst or Advanced level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate for purposes of downgrading or training.
DCF offers great benefits , personal growth opportunities and work-life balance as a State of Wisconsin employee; and the intrinsic reward associated with serving the children and families of Wisconsin. To learn more about DCF's complete compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator!
This position may allow hybrid work for a portion of the work schedule up to 90% depending on the employee's preference and needs of the work unit. Any hybrid work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.
For positions that do allow hybrid work flexibility, employees may need to report to a DCF office location on short notice. There is no mileage reimbursement when traveling to the headquarter location. Our DCF locations are in the following cities: Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, and Rhinelander. Employees need to report to the 201 W. Washington Ave. Madison, WI office or the 635 N 26 St. Milwaukee, WI office on their first day for onboarding and orientation.
High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work.
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DCF is committed to the important work of helping children, youth and families become safer, more secure and progress down the road to true independence. For more information about DCF, visit our website at http://dcf.wi.gov/ .
Position Summary
The Department of Children and Families' (DCF) vision is that all Wisconsin children and youth are safe and loved members of thriving families and communities. In order to foster that vision, the main duty of the Budget and Policy Analyst is to provide clear, objective, and accurate policy analysis for decision makers within DCF. Other central duties include:

• Providing excellent customer service to the program divisions and Secretary's Office at DCF;
• Providing expertise on both state and federal funding sources including the respective guidelines;
• Developing key parts of the Department's biennial budget request including writing and presenting issue papers for key decision makers;
• Developing and maintaining parts of the annual operating budget for assigned program areas
• Working both independently and with your teammates in the Office of Budget and Policy to produce the best analysis possible; and,
• Showing poise under pressure in producing work products with sometimes short deadlines and balancing competing priorities.

View the complete Analyst position description.
View the complete Advanced position description.
Salary Information
The classification title for this position is Budget and Policy Analyst Agency/Advanced. The starting salary is between $28.00 and $39.20 per hour ($58,240 and $81,536 annually), depending on qualification s for the Analyst level and is in pay schedule/range 81-04. The starting salary is between $35.00 and $45.67 ($72,800 and $94,994 annually) depending on qualifications for the Advanced level and is in pay schedule/range 81-03 .
Pay for current State of WI employees will be based on the compensation plan in effect at the time of the appointment. Pay for current state employees who are transferring will be determined based upon the pay on transfer rules (higher level duties or equity) as outlined in the compensation plan in effect at the time of appointment.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Job Details
Due to the nature of the position, final candidates may be required to allow DCF to conduct a security background check to determine whether the circumstances of any pending charges or convictions would be substantially related to the job being filled.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DCF sponsorship.) The Department of Children and Families does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Experience working with data and/or manipulating data in Excel (making charts, tables, pivot tables, trends, forecasts, etc.).
• Experience analyzing and/or developing policy.
• Experience developing and/or delivering financial budget or policy communications (briefing executive staff on budget papers, allocations and funding, financial strategies, and outcomes, etc.).

Well-qualified applicants will have:

• Experience working in public sector budgeting.
• Experience working with multiple funding sources.
• Experience working with federal grants.

How To Apply
If you haven't already done so, you will need to create an account and apply online. You must apply online to be considered for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an e-mail, as a hard copy or a fax. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click "Apply Now." You will be asked to provide your personal information and required materials. Online applications that do not include all of the requested materials will not be considered.
Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application at DCF and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. View instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your DCF application and what should be included in these materials.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by one or more subject matter experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
Veterans with at least a 30% service-connected disability rating should contact the HR Specialist listed in this posting regarding eligibility for consideration under the non-competitive appointment process. For a list job categories that match our positions, see our Military Crosswalk to match your skills.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or former employees as a reinstatement) must complete the application process to apply.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on June 22, 2026. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact, Jenn Hale at 608-422-6418 or via email at Jennifer.Hale@wisconsin.gov . Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.