Are you passionate about giving back to the community you live and work in? We are looking for someone who wants to enrich lives and communities through service utilizing Federal and State resources!

Serve Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s National and Community Service Board. Our mission is to promote service, provide training and allocate resources to programs that enrich lives and communities through service and volunteerism. We achieve this mission primarily through our work with AmeriCorps programs and AmeriCorps members throughout the state of Wisconsin. We are governed by a 21-member citizen board appointed by the Governor.

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency stakeholders and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at DOA that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

This position is headquartered at the Department of Administration State Office Building, 101 E. Wilson Street, Madison, WI.

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the program and policy analyst – advanced position is responsible for overseeing federal funds intended to promote community service and volunteerism throughout Wisconsin. 

This position develops policies and procedures, conducts program planning, monitoring, and evaluation for federal AmeriCorps funds, and functions as a technical expert to local and state government agencies and nonprofit organizations related to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies. This position trains and assists Serve Wisconsin and grantee program staff in fiscal policies and procedures. 

This position works independently to provide complex financial oversight of organizations receiving AmeriCorps funding. This position provides financial and administrative reviews of AmeriCorps State subgrantee applicants and supports program staff in the fiscal oversight of grantees. This position conducts financial desk reviews, provides financial technical assistance to grant recipients and grant applicants, monitors expenditures and financial reporting, and conducts on-site evaluations to evaluate compliance with complex federal and state statutes and regulations. 

Additional duties include assisting the Executive Director in planning and developing operational policies, administrative and programmatic support in oversight of AmeriCorps programs and select activities and projects that further the mission of Serve Wisconsin and strengthening Serve Wisconsin’s relationship with stakeholders including federal contacts, elected officials, administrators of non-profit organizations and the general public. State and national travel is required. 

The Program and Policy Analyst - Advanced position performs advanced professional work under general supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

For more information, please view the complete Program and Policy Analyst-Adv (AmeriCorps Program Officer) position description. 

Starting hourly rate for this position will be $27.68- $45.67 per hour depending on qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits. This position in the Program and Policy Analyst - Advanced is assigned to pay schedule/range 07-03. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

This position is required to report to the office at 101 E Wilson St in Madison, WI, 1 day per week and can work remotely up to 4 days per week after training is complete upon the approval of the direct supervisor.

Qualified applicants will have education, training, and/or work experience related to ALL the following:

• Providing program and policy support for large and complex federal programs
• Experience providing training and technical assistance
• Interpreting and implementing complex federal and state policies, regulations, and procedures

In addition, well qualified applicants will also have experience with at least one of the following:

• Development of policy and program planning materials and guidance documentation
• Fiscal analysis and providing technical fiscal assistance to funding recipients  

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

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.

If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.

Questions can be directed to Pilar Blomquist at pilar.blomquist@wisconsin.gov. 

Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm Monday, November 17, 2025.