NextGen9-1-1 Compliance Manager JD Advantage

Join the team driving Wisconsin’s transition to NG9‑1‑1. If you thrive on complex analysis, strategic planning, grant oversight, and working with diverse stakeholders statewide and nationally, this role puts you at the center of advancing critical public safety systems.

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) is hiring a NextGen9-1-1 Compliance Manager (Program and Policy Analyst Advanced). This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters at 2400 Wright Street, Madison.

The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

Our convenient location is near Madison College and adjacent to the Dane County Regional Airport with access to major highways. Our facility includes a fantastic fitness center, indoor pickleball court, and free on-site parking.

We offer an opportunity to engage with a team of dedicated professionals, 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 $45/month for single plans and $111/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

This position is responsible for a variety of duties related to the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) program and grant compliance coordination for the DMA, OEC. This position is responsible for working with the OEC Section Chief, NG9-1-1 Program Supervisor, Grants Specialist, GIS staff, other internal staff and external partners to provide professional analytical, coordinative, technical assistance, and administrative duties necessary to oversee the compliance of program and grant requirements for NG9-1-1. Duties include but are not limited to: analyzing grant applications, awards, and reports for compliance with program goals and grant program requirements, developing procedures and documentation for grant programs, providing technical assistance and guidance to recipient agencies on the application, eligibility compliance, and management of grant funds, managing program data collection and the preparation of state and federal reports related to NG9-1-1, preparing financial and other NG9-1-1 program related reports, and working with internal staff and external partners to provide outreach, evaluation, planning, and analysis of program activities.

The incumbent must possess a good understanding of policy analysis, grants management, data collection, and administration techniques, strong verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, excellent word processing skills, an expertise in a variety of planning methodologies, and the ability to master new information quickly and accurately. The position interacts with a wide range of state, local and federal stakeholders.

Starting pay is between $34.50-$38.00 per hour. This position is in the 07/03 pay schedule/range. A 12-month probation will be required. For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

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In order to gain access to DMA facilities or air bases, and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check.

Must have the ability to travel to various worksites throughout the state as needed.

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.

This is a State of Wisconsin Civil Service position. The DMA does not require current or previous military experience.

All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have experience with:

• Conducting research and data collection to assist with planning and policy development.

• Researching, interpreting, and analyzing complex program, policy, and technical information to assess compliance, develop recommendations, and produce reports.

• Managing full cycle grant administration (e.g., application, award, reporting, reimbursement, and/or closeout).

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

• Interpreting and applying state and/or local procurement rules and practices.
• Preparing and conducting public meetings and presentations and adjusting technical content of these meetings to audiences with differing technical understanding.
• Working with NextGeneration9-1-1 and/or 9-1-1 systems such as: ESInet, GIS, CPE and/or CAD.

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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The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. 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.

Veterans with a 30%-or-greater service-connected disability rating are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats. Please visit the Veterans Employment page for more information about the program and how to apply. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

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

The online application process must be completed by 11:59p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.