Bureau of Aeronautics Contracts Specialist

Overview

Introduction Join the Division of Transportation Investment Management (DTIM), Bureau of Aeronautics as a Contracts Specialist (Contracts Specialist - Adv). This position offers a hybrid work schedule and is headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI, with in-office presence at least 2 days per week. Telework from within Wisconsin is generally expected.

WisDOT is a great place to work. The benefits package includes:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment).
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on position requirements.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program offering tools, resources, and professional consultation services to employees and their immediate family dependents.

Additional information about WisDOT and its values can be found on the agency website.

In this role, you will manage the Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) Consultant Services Program. Responsibilities include assisting the BOA Manager in the development and administration of complex contracts between the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). private consultant engineering firms to deliver the BOA transportation improvement program (currently more than $115 million in grants plus state funding). You will also manage the BOA Bid Letting process and assist in contract development and administration between DOT and contracting firms.

This position is in schedule-range (07-03) with an annual salary of $62,400–$83,200, plus excellent benefits. A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

This state agency does not sponsor work visas. It is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment will be contingent on proving valid status to work in the United States. Prior to appointment, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check, which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Qualified applicants will have all the following:

• Experience processing contracts and invoices.
• Experience with government/public sector budgeting or cost accounting.

In addition to having all the above, well-qualified applicants will have one or more of the following:

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel or similar to develop formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis across multiple tabs or spreadsheets.
• Experience applying state and federal laws and administrative policies to transportation-related programs.
• Experience analyzing issues and providing written summaries of recommendations.
• Experience reviewing and approving contract language to ensure compliance with state and/or federal laws.

Apply online. To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Create or access your account, then follow the steps to submit your application. This application requires a resume and letter of qualifications describing your education, training, and experience related to the Qualifications section.

For guidance on resume and letter formatting and the State of Wisconsin selection process, please review the provided tips and the fair and equitable hiring information. Resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered. Veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability may qualify for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program; see the Veterans Employment page for details.

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The Final date to receive applications is 11:59 PM on Sunday, March 22, 2026.