Introduction
The Division of Intergovernmental Relations (DIR) within the Department of Administration provides a broad array of services to the public and state, local, and tribal governments. It supports counties, municipalities, citizens, and businesses by providing support services in land use planning, land information and records modernization, municipal boundary review, plat review, demography, and coastal management programs. We also work to strengthen the relationship between the State of Wisconsin and the governments of the state's 11 federally recognized Native American tribes. 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 customers 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. As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity. Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Intergovernmental Services Team Leader, this position is responsible for administering the statutory Municipal Service Payments (MSP) Program for the Division of Intergovernmental Relations (DIR) in the Department of Administration. The MSP Program is a “payment in lieu of taxes” program providing payments to municipalities who provide police, fire/ambulance, and solid waste pick-up/disposal services to State-owned/UW-leased facilities. Annually, it is estimated that over $60 million in services are provided to state facilities across the state. The payments are prorated and determined annually, in part based on the value of the State-owned/UW-leased facilities reported to the MSP Program by the DOA and UW System and the net expenditures for those services reported by the site municipalities to the WI DOR. State-owned/UW-leased facilities are currently reported to be valued at over $19 billion across the enterprise. In creating the annual payment schedule for the Wisconsin Legislature, this position works with numerous State Agencies and the UW System, as well as several hundreds of municipal governments. As part of this program, the position analyzes and recommends policy, administrative, and technology changes to the Program Guidelines when needed, and implements them as approved by DOA leadership and as approved by the State Legislative Joint Committee on Finance (JCF). This position works independently or in concert with DOA legal counsel to interpret and apply the Statute and Program Guidelines, exercises judgement in applying statutory program regulations, and develops plans/procedures to address annual entitlement challenge resolutions. The incumbent is also a primary member of the DIR’s Municipal Boundary Review (MBR) team. They are the primary contact for/processor of all land transfer ordinance filing submittal correspondences, determining if submittals meet the statutory filing requirement criteria detailed in the DOA’s Ordinance Filing Checklist, then maintaining the MDS database regarding filings of land transfer ordinances, boundary agreements and changes to corporate boundaries, supervisory districts, charter ordinances, new municipal incorporations, and reported or discovered clerk contact information. Additionally, this position serves as an administrator of the State Data Center (SDC) and Demographic Services Center (DSC) for the DIR. They are the primary contact for and will analyze and make recommendations on various aspects of the State’s participation in and coordination with the federal Census Bureau programs, including: 1) coordinating activities and participation in the decennial census on behalf of the State in cooperation with the Governor’s official primary liaison, 2) creating and filing required annual reports, and 3) recruiting and leading the WI SDC Affiliate Network Members. For more information, please view the complete position description.
Salary Information:
Starting hourly rate for this position will be $28.24 - $46.59 per hour depending on qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits. This position is classed as a Program & Policy Analyst Advanced and is assigned to pay schedule/range 07-03. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
Job Details:
Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. 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. Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. This position is .95 FTE (38 hours per week).
Qualifications: Experience interpretating statutes or municipal ordinances
Experience interpreting and applying statistical concepts and methods in statistics.
Experience making payments on behalf of a company, institution, or government agency
Experience creating capital asset inventory reports or creating/auditing financial statements
Experience developing written communications for diverse readerships
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.
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.
Questions can be directed to Pilar Blomquist at pilare.blomquist@wisconsin.gov
Deadline to Apply
Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm CST on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
