Director of Grant Programs

Introduction

It is the mission of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) to protect the public and ensure that justice is done. To continue to meet this mission, the principles of equity, inclusion, and employee well-being have become a foundation for all work performed at DOJ, on behalf of Wisconsinites.

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In addition to working with a dynamic group of people, we offer amazing benefits , such as excellent health insurance, ample paid leave, flexible work schedules, and an employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and resources to help promote wellness. Furthermore, employment within the state of Wisconsin provides job stability, work/life balance, and numerous intrinsic rewards from doing meaningful work.

This position is headquartered at the Risser Justice Center located at 17 West Main Street in Madison.

The deadline to apply for this job announcement is Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 11:59pm . For any questions, please contact Sam DeBolt, Human Resources Specialist at or

Position Summary

The Wisconsin DOJ – Office of Crime Victim Services (OCVS) is currently recruiting for a Director of Grant Programs (Justice Program Chief) . This is an executive-level supervisory and management position that directs the administration of significant statewide grant programs, including the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the federal Children's Justice Act (CJA), the state Child Advocacy Center grant, the state Sexual Assault Victim Services (SAVS) grant, and other grant and reimbursement programs supporting services to victims of crime. These grant programs consist of hundreds of subgrants awarded annually to non-profit and governmental agencies in support of services to victims of crime. This position supervises professional, paraprofessional, and administrative staff assigned to managing the day-to-day activities of the various grant, coordinates the strategic implementation of grant funds, and coordinates the provision of victim service grant-related technical assistance. This position oversees the hiring, coaching, training, supervision, evaluation, transfer, suspension, promotion, discharge and discipline of staff.

This position participates on the OCVS leadership team that guides the operations of OCVS. This position reports to the Deputy Director of OCVS.

For more information, review the position description .

Salary Information

The Director of Grant Programs (Justice Program Chief) is in pay schedule 81 and pay range 02. The starting pay will be between $45.00 and $53.41/hour, depending upon qualifications. Pay for current or former state employees will follow the provisions found in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan effective at the time of hire. A 2-year Career Executive trial period is required.

Job Details

This position may be eligible to work remotely as part of a hybrid schedule following an initial training period, including reporting on multiple consecutive workdays to the assigned headquarters as needed. Travel to the headquarters is not eligible for travel reimbursement. High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work.

Occasional in-state travel will be required. Must be eligible to drive when required for travel.

The Department of Justice 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.

A background check, including fingerprints, will be completed on applicants prior to selection.

Qualifications

Please address the following in your resume and/or letter of qualifications.

Minimally qualified applicants must have education, training and/or experience in the following :

Experience acting in a supervisory role that oversees the hiring, coaching, training, supervision, evaluation, transfer, suspension, promotion, discharge, and/or discipline of staff.

Education, training, and/or experience administering and managing federal and/or state grant(s), both programmatically and financially.

Direct experience applying for a state or federal victim services grant s .

Education, training, and/or experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, processes, and/or guidelines to award, monitor, and/or evaluate the use of grant funds.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, a well-qualified applicant will have a combination of the following:

Experience assisting staff to manage and holding staff accountable to competing deadlines and priorities.

Experience building and maintaining relationships with victim service stakeholders, including, but not limited to, community-based victim service providers, criminal justice system-based victim service providers, victim service coalitions, and other funders of services to crime victims.

Experience participating in and complying with a federal audit.

Experience developing a strategic plan to utilize and implement multiple funding sources.

How To Apply

Apply online To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Once logged in, click "Apply for Job" and follow the steps outlined in the application process. You will be required to submit a letter of qualifications and resume.

Each time you apply for a job; you should update and tailor your resume and letter of qualifications. You should clearly describe your education, training, and experience related to the items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. These qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. This will allow a fuller assessment regarding your qualifications and those required for the job applying for.

Your resume should include the following:

Your educational background including any course work that relates to the position in which you are applying.

Your employment history, including experiences and/or duties and a summary of accomplishments and skills learned or used.

Any training or experience, including volunteer work or internships, you have related specifically to the "Qualifications" section of the assessment.

Spell out any acronyms and/or abbreviations the first time used.

Your letter of qualifications should include:

Additional information regarding your past work experience, including volunteer work and internships, or coursework you have taken.

Highlights of your most relevant skills and experiences as they related to the specific job you are applying for.

Specific examples that clearly demonstrates your level of expertise.

What not to include in your resume or letter of qualifications:

Your application materials should not include any information that is not job-related, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, disability, or genetic information. Further, do not include any self-identifying information such as photos, social security numbers, political affiliation, citizen status or conviction records.

Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the process. References will be requested from top candidates once interviews have taken place.

NOTE: Current/former State employees interested in permissive transfer, demotion or reinstatement consideration must also apply.

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.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.

We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply for positions. If any questions arise, please contact Sam DeBolt, Human Resources Specialist at or

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply for this job announcement is Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.