The Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Medicaid Services (DMS) is recruiting to fill the Analytics Reporting Transparency (ART) Section Manager, within the Bureau of Contract Operations and Reporting (BCOR). 

This position has the ability to work remotely up to 5 days per week but may be required to report to an office location on occasion to complete certain tasks. This position will be headquartered at one of our central or regional offices. The schedule may vary based on training or operational need.

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 7.25% employer match in 2027 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.

As the ART Section Manager, you will direct a multidisciplinary team of IT professionals managing the technical integrity of Medicaid data reporting and vendor compliance. This role is responsible for the technical oversight of the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) modules, ensuring IT vendors meet data language requirements and contractual obligations. Additionally, you will:

• lead the section in fulfilling complex open records requests, managing the technical language and oversight of partners use of Medicaid data in Data Use Agreements (DUAs), and providing high-level technical support for external research partnerships including the University of Wisconsin Institute for Research on Poverty (UW IRP). 
• provide expert-level technical oversight, including drafting, testing, and verifying technical requirements for system changes, and ensure the section’s output meets stringent federal and state Medicaid and Healthcare program requirements related to the integrity of Wisconsin’s data reporting. 
• provide administrative and technical supervision to a team of IT professionals.

The starting pay is between $48.00 and $54.48 per hour (approximately between $99,800 and $113,300 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 24-month Career Executive trial period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as Research Administrator and is in pay schedule and range 81/02.

• All applicants who may be appointed 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.
• Employees must have access to secure high-speed internet for remote work option. 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.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience presenting diversified, large, or unstructured data analysis in ways that can be easily understood and used to support decision making.
• Experience using SAS/Base, SAS/Macros, and SAS/SQL for data manipulation and statistical analysis, without reliance on GUI-based interfaces. 
• Experience translating business requirements into detailed technical specifications needed to complete data analytics projects.
• Experience developing processes and standards to increase data quality and usability through data management principles, procedures, and techniques.

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

• Experience with data relationships and table structures within the WI Medicaid eligibility, fiscal, and EDW/DAR MMIS modules.
• Experience with policies and systems related to eligibility for Medicaid, FoodShare, or similar public benefit programs, including data standards, security protocols, and requirements for transmission of data involving Personal Health Information and Personal Identifiable Information.
• Experience in a formal supervisory or leadership role, including duties related to recruitment, performance management, workload delegation, and the professional development of technical or professional staff.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to two (2) pages, and your resume is limited to three (3) pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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• Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. 
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• Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above.
• Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. 
• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. 
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. 
• 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 Jacque Strook in Human Resources at jacqueline.strook@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.

The deadline to apply is October 7, 2026, by 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.