Remote Researcher Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Early Care and Education (DECE), Bureau of Operations and Planning (BOP), IT and Operations Support Section, is currently recruiting to fill a Data and Analytics Consultant position. 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
This position serves as the Data Steward and lead for all data, reporting and research related IT-initiatives in the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Division of Early Care and Education (DECE). The individual in this position will be responsible for performing professional business processes and representing all DECE bureaus and program areas during IT-related design, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation processes with the DCF Bureau of Information Technology Services (BITS) for all DECE data, analytics, reporting, research, monitoring and evaluation initiatives. In coordination with DECE leadership and the BOP IT System Application Lead, this position will direct the development of DECE processes to streamline and standardize the way application and data IT-related projects are shared with BITS to improve the prioritization, cost estimation, and delivery outcomes of each project. This individual will also be the primary reviewer of current DECE data, analytics, reporting, research, monitoring and evaluation IT-related policies and procedures to improve the overall efficiency of processes, make recommendations for and lead implementation of changes based on new IT methods or other improved business process suggestions.
This position acts as the DECE liaison for any data governance, safeguarding and security as it relates specifically to DECE program data and IT systems. This position is the division's business systems expert of data safeguards, data stewardship, and data sharing related to state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. The individual in this position is responsible for identifying and developing data sharing agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other compacts related to data safeguarding and permissive use with other state and federal agencies, and external public and private entities, and working with DCF contract management staff, Bureau of Strategic Agency Programs (BSAP), and the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) to ensure compliance with DCF requirements for such agreements.
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Salary Information
The classification title for this position is IS Business Automation Consultant/Administrator. The starting salary is between $47.00 and $62.00 per hour ($97,760 and $128,960 annually), depending on qualification s. 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.
The pay schedule/range is 07-32. 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 safeguards, data stewardship, and/or data sharing to comply with laws, rules, or regulations.
• Experience providing direction, guidance, and/or consultation on data infrastructure projects/issues to internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Experience creating reports and/or data visualizations using data warehousing and/or data visualization software (Tableau, Business Objects, etc.).

Well-qualified applicants will have:

• Experience using, administering, or developing Wisconsin childcare related automated systems (Child Care Statewide Administration on the Web (CSAW), Cares Worker Web (CWW), Child Care Finder (CCF), Child Care Provider Portal (CCPP), Wisconsin Child Care Regulatory System (WISCCRS)) or similar public assistance program system.
• Experience leading, monitoring, and/or coordinating the data, analytics, research, and/or evaluation of projects (IT projects, research studies or workgroups, etc.).
• Experience developing and/or maintaining processes around the design, development, and/or implementation of IT-related initiatives.

How To Apply
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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.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
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 August 20, 2026. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact, Rebekah Gaumitz at 608-422-6417 or via email at Rebekah.Gaumitz@wisconsin.gov . Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.