Wisconsin Shares Senior Auditor

Introduction:

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Early Care and Education (DECE), Bureau of Child Care Subsidy Administration is currently recruiting to fill a Wisconsin Shares Senior Auditor position. DCF offers great benefits, personal growth opportunities and work-life balance as a State of Wisconsin employee; and the intrinsic reward associated with serving the children and families of Wisconsin. To learn more about DCF’s complete compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator!

This position will be headquartered at our Madison or Milwaukee office and will have the option to work hybrid for up to 80% of the time. This schedule may change based on training or operational needs.  Employees need to report to the 201 W. Washington Ave. Madison, WI office or the 635 N 26 St. Milwaukee, WI office on their first day for onboarding and orientation. 

High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of hybrid work.

Come see why DCF is such a great place to work!

DCF is committed to the important work of helping children, youth and families become safer, more secure and progress down the road to true independence. For more information about DCF, visit our website at http://dcf.wi.gov/.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for conducting audits, reviews, investigations, and quality assurance activities related to the implementation, monitoring, and oversight of program integrity activities related to the Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy and YoungStar programs. This position also provides training and technical assistance to counties, Tribes, and other entities responsible for overpayment and fraud prevention programs. This position requires knowledge and application of professional accounting and auditing theories and principles and will participate in highly complex audits.

View the complete position description. 

SALARY: The classification title for this position is Auditor - Senior. The starting salary is between $27.68 and $37.34 per hour ($57,574 and $77,667 annually), depending on qualifications. Pay for current State of WI employees will be based on the compensation plan in effect at the time of the appointment. Pay for current state employees who are transferring will be determined based upon the pay on transfer rules (higher level duties or equity) as outlined in the compensation plan in effect at the time of appointment.

The pay schedule/range is 07-03. A one-year probationary period may be required.  

Job Details: Due to the nature of the position, final candidates may be required to allow DCF to conduct a security background check to determine whether the circumstances of any pending charges or convictions would be substantially related to the job being filled.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DCF sponsorship.) The Department of Children and Families does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Driver License Requirement: The selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy. The candidate must be at least 18 years of age with 2 years driving experience. Candidates with three (3) or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two (2) years, or who have an OWI/DUE violation within the past year are not eligible to drive state vehicles.

 

Qualifications: 

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Experience conducting audits and/or investigations in a professional setting (reviewing records, interviewing subjects, documenting findings, entering data etc.) 
• Experience applying, interpreting, and/or enforcing laws, rules, regulations, or policies. 
• Experience providing technical assistance, troubleshooting system issues, and/or providing training to internal and/or external stakeholders
• Experience preparing and presenting oral and written audit and/or investigatory reports in a business setting.  

Well-qualified applicants will have:

• Experience conducting on-site monitoring of childcare facilities for compliance with state statutes, rules, codes, or policies. 
• Experience analyzing policies, administrative rules, and/or statutes and recommending areas of concern or inconsistency. 
• Experience coordinating projects within a team (delegating tasks, working with vendor staff, ensuring timelines are met). 

HOW TO APPLY:

If you haven’t already done so, you will need to create an account and apply online. You must apply online to be considered for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an e-mail, as a hard copy or a fax. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click “Apply Now.” You will be asked to provide your personal information and required materials.  Online applications that do not include all of the requested materials will not be considered. 

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application at DCF and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. View instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your DCF application and what should be included in these materials. 

Submitted materials will be evaluated by one or more subject matter experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. 

The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or former employees as a reinstatement) must complete the application process to apply.

Deadline:

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on January 20, 2026. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact, Rebekah Gaumitz at 608-422-4617 or via email at Rebekah.Gaumitz@wisconsin.gov. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.