Public Health Policy Director

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-05-31
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As the Public Health Policy Director, you will serve as a principal advisor to and as a member of the DPH Administrator’s Senior Leadership Team. This is a senior-level leadership position with the authority to lead and effect necessary change. You will report to the Division Administrator and be responsible for leading internal and external policy endeavors.

Responsibilities will include providing direction and advice regarding division-level system initiatives that will strengthen the governmental public health system, improve population-based health outcomes, improve program service delivery, improve quality (efficiency and effectiveness), and improve internal and external customer satisfaction.

You will create and lead policy-driven system initiatives to reduce systemic gaps in health outcomes, address determinants of health, and improve overall division performance, using the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) framework.

Additional duties include

· Guiding public health systems strengthening efforts.

· Providing leadership and guidance to maintain public health standards achieved through accreditation and leading the PHAB reaccreditation process.

· Serving as a liaison with key staff across the division and department, including strategic initiatives coordinators, and staff leading efforts to address gaps in health outcomes.

You will work closely with other divisions and departments, federal agencies, key stakeholders and partners and communities.

Pay: $104,000.00 - $119,600.00 per year

    Benefits
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Madison, WI 53703

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