Grant Systems Data Governance Manager

Introduction

The newly established Office of Grants Management (OGM) within the Department of Health Services (DHS) is hiring a Grant Systems Data Governance Manager. In collaboration with subject matter experts throughout DHS, OGM provides the agency with centralized grantmaking functions to focus on customer service, compliance with federal requirements, and the overall consistency and quality of the grants process.

This position can work remotely up to 5 days per week but is required to report to the Madison office at 201 E. Washington Ave. occasionally to complete certain tasks such as quarterly in-person OGM staff meetings and onboarding. The position can be headquartered at one of our central or regional offices.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll 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.

Position Summary

As the Grants Systems Data Governance Manager, you will lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of data governance and quality assurance frameworks that support all grantmaking activities administered by DHS. You’ll ensure that all grant-related fiscal, programmatic, and performance data is accurate, consistent, secure, and compliant with federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), state requirements, and DHS internal control standards. You will serve as a key leader in shaping how DHS data is defined, collected, validated, stored, shared, and reported throughout the grant lifecycle. Responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining an agencywide data governance framework for DHS grant systems, including stewardship models, metadata management, data lineage documentation, and master data standards.
• Working closely with program, fiscal, and IT partners to ensure interoperability across systems, aligning data architecture and definitions, and strengthening internal controls that promote transparency, accountability, and audit readiness.
• Leading compliance and data quality initiatives, coordinating cross-divisional data governance efforts, and partners with reporting and IT staff to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and scalability.
• Providing guidance and training to staff on proper data entry, management, and retention practices, fostering a culture of responsible data stewardship, and supporting evidence-based decision-making through reliable and authoritative data systems.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $37.00-$42.75 per hour (approximately between $76,900-$88,900 per year) depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary 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 an Information Systems Business Automation - Senior and is in pay schedule and range 07/34.

Job Details

• 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 both a private workspace and secure high-speed internet for remote work option. Mileage reimbursement to the employee’s headquarter location is not provided.
• 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 the following:

• Experience designing, developing, and managing relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, etc.).
• Experience building and continuously improving data management and data governance structures, including policy and process improvement.
• Experience reviewing and ensuring data quality and security in compliance with program rules, policies, and directives.
• Experience participating in strategic initiatives with technical and non-technical partners related to at least two of the following areas: data governance, data management, data architecture, or technology modernization.

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

• Experience building, implementing, and managing data in a government, grant, finance, or accounting environment following federal Uniform Guidance or internal control requirements.
• Experience maintaining security of protected data (e.g., PII, PHI, PCI, etc.) in a government, grant, finance, or accounting environment.
• Experience in data extract, transformation, and load (ETL/ELT) techniques and execution.
• Experience providing technical service, troubleshooting, or consultation to internal and external partners regarding reference data management or interpretation.

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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• The materials submitted will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above.
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• 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 Shannon in Human Resources at [email protected].

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 28 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.