Remote Stem Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
The Department of Health Services (DHS) , Division of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for a Communicable Diseases Grants Manager in the Bureau of Communicable Diseases (BCD).
DPH works with our local and Tribal public health partners, and community groups statewide, on a wide variety of programs and services that protect the health of Wisconsin residents.
This position offers the option to work remotely up to 5 days per week and will be headquartered at one of the DPH central or regional offices . You must have access to both a private workspace and high-speed internet if working remotely. A greater in-office presence may be required periodically for meetings, events, training, onboarding, or other operational needs.
As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also 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 the Communicable Diseases Grants Manager, you will provide comprehensive grant management, contract administration, and fiscal oversight for complex federal cooperative agreements and state funded public health programs supporting communicable disease prevention activities.
Responsibilities include:

• Serving as the grant manager for assigned federal cooperative agreements and state funded grant programs supporting HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STI) Hepatitis C, and other communicable disease initiatives.
• Administering all phases of the grant lifecycle, including application development, contract administration, budget planning and monitoring, compliance, subrecipient monitoring, reporting, amendments, and grant closeout.
• Working collaboratively with program leadership, fiscal staff, Bureau leadership, and external partners
• Providing technical expertise regarding federal and state grant requirements. This includes interpreting funding guidance, developing recommendations to support program implementation, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and funding requirements.

Salary Information
The starting pay is between $38.25 to $42.00 per hour (approximately between $79,500 and $87,300 per year) depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period will be required.
Pay for current or former employees is set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Grants Specialist - Advanced and is in pay schedule and range 07/03.
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.
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 managing grant activities (e.g., grant application development, implementation, report writing, evaluating and monitoring performance measures, etc.).
• Experience providing fiscal support to programs (e.g. analyzing fiscal information and making recommendations, using forecasting techniques, performing procurement duties, developing fiscal monitoring systems, etc.).
• Experience interpreting and applying policies or procedures.
• Experience using Microsoft Suite applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) or other computer software to track and analyze data.

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

• Experience applying for, administering, or managing federal grants or cooperative agreements, including awards from CDC or other components of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
• Experience overseeing administration of funds to local units of government, businesses, non-profit agencies, or other public health programs.
• Experience researching, interpreting, and applying state or local policy and procedures and/or contractual language to financial/grant operations.

Your letter of qualifications and resume 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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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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• 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 DHSDPHHR@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 September 6 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. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.