Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Policy Analyst

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting to fill a Tobacco Prevention and Control Program (TPCP) Policy Analyst position within the Bureau of Community Health Promotion in Madison, Wisconsin.

DHS is located at 1 West Wilson Street in the heart of downtown Madison, near the State Capitol, the Madison Metro route and the Capital City bike path. In addition, there are plenty of nearby restaurants, shopping venues, and Wednesday farmer's market.

State of Wisconsin benefits include nearly 4 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, an ample amount of sick leave, a top rated benefits package, multiple low-cost insurance options, and an exceptional retirement plan. In addition to a top-rated benefits package, DHS also offers on-site yoga classes, an indoor gym, and a supportive and collaborative work environment.

This position will work Monday through Friday, with flexible daytime hours. This position requires approximately 15% travel with occasional required overnight stays.

Position Summary:  

The incumbent is responsible for the independent assessment, review, analysis, and development of recommendations for statewide and local tobacco control policies in the following areas: prevention of initiation of tobacco use among youth and young adults, youth access to tobacco products, elimination of exposure to secondhand smoke and aerosol through the education about the best practices of local and statewide policies for clean indoor air, tobacco use cessation, health insurance coverage for tobacco treatment services and identifying and eliminating disparities of tobacco use among population groups. The incumbent’s responsibilities include the independent assessment, analysis of highly complex, sensitive, and/or controversial issues, the preparation of issue papers and reports including recommendations and development of policies, policy strategies and activities for implementation.

In coordination with TPCP staff, the incumbent is responsible for the development of training and technical assistance in specific tobacco control and prevention topics. The incumbent is responsible for liaison and developing linkages with other state agencies and within DHS other divisions, bureaus, and sections. The incumbent will communicate and work regularly with national, state and local leaders of tobacco prevention and control organizations such as the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, the Public Health Law Center, the Legacy Foundation, American Cancer Society, and others.

Special Notes:  

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.

This position requires the ability to occasionally drive a State vehicle or provide one's own transportation.

Qualifications:  

Minimally qualified candidates will have:

Experience with project or program management (e.g. budgeting; strategic planning; monitoring results; leading change and quality improvement projects or initiatives; recommending alternative processes, performance management, implementation, evaluation, etc.).

Experience with policy analysis and development (e.g.: creation, improvements, recommendations, interpretation and application of federal or state laws, etc.).

Experience providing training or technical assistance related to program and policy best practices.

Experience working collaboratively with internal or external stakeholders on contentious issues or topics.

Effective communication skills.

In addition, well-qualified candidates will have:

Experience leading multi-faceted projects (managing competing priorities/deadlines, high profile, large impact, high consequence of error, etc.).

Experience providing training and technical assistance related to tobacco prevention and control.

Experience with policy analysis and development for tobacco prevention and control.