Business Economic Analyst (Project Position)

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave time

Health benefits

Telework options

Pension plan

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Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Transportation is seeking a Business Economic Analyst (Program and Policy Analyst-Advanced) to research and analyze EV infrastructure, forecast industry trends, and provide recommendations to inform transportation policy and investments.

The role requires conducting complex analyses, preparing reports, and communicating results to leadership, with a hybrid work schedule based in Madison, WI.

Qualifications

• Experience or training with research and data analysis techniques.
• Experience or training with project management techniques.
• Experience or training in conducting economic impact analysis on emerging technologies.
• Experience communicating with a variety of stakeholders using both written and verbal methods.
• Experience or training providing recommendations based on research in policy, process, and/or best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and tracking mechanisms to improve knowledge and integration of EV infrastructure improvements.
• Conduct industry forecasting, ROI calculations, and regional/site location analyses.
• Prepare state and regional economic profiles and studies for transportation investments.
• Create webpages, narratives, maps, and materials for EV programs and outreach.
• Disseminate information on EV deployments and industry trends to stakeholders.

Skills

Research data analysis

Project management

Cost-benefit analysis

Stakeholder communication

Policy analysis

Economic impact analysis

Job description

Introduction

Have an interest in researching cutting edge transportation technology? Want to influence public policy and be a part of change in the transportation industry? The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Division of Budget and Strategic Initiatives is actively seeking a creative, forward-thinking individual to research, analyze, and communicate findings on electric vehicles, emerging transportation technologies, and transportation innovation. This position's research, analyses, and recommendations will inform department policy recommendations and decisions on the integration of technologies and innovations into department processes, policies, programs, and workforce development considerations.

Business Economic Analyst (Program and Policy Analyst Advanced)

This project/permanent position is headquartered in Madison.

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

Benefits

WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time 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 just $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 the position’s 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 that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

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In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here.

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Position Summary

This Business Economic Analyst (Program and Policy Analyst-Advanced) is responsible for developing strategies and tracking mechanisms to improve the knowledge and integration of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure improvements to the state transportation system. The Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (WIEV) program and initiative aims to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, enabling Wisconsin businesses to be productive and competitive in a regional and global economy.

This position independently conducts complex program and policy analysis through industry forecasting, businesses return-on-investment calculations and analysis, regional and site locations statistical analysis, and data analysis of state, regional, and municipal impacts related to implementation and planned deployments of EV infrastructure improvements. Additionally, this position creates state and regional economic profiles, conducts modal studies, and prepares analyses for studies and programs aimed at improving the efficiency of the state's transportation network through development and deployment of alternative fuel and air quality federal and state initiatives.

This position serves as a Division Web Administrator, creating webpages, narratives, maps, and other information for the agency's EV and alternative fuel programs and functions. This position also develops maps, charts, brochures, and fact sheets illustrating the linkages between EV deployments, modal trends, and business impacts and benefits to the traveling public and the state economy.

This position incorporates industry forecasting and fiscal activities as well as incorporates new information for public dissemination related to EV infrastructure improvements and industry economic trends.

This position is responsible for conducting complex analysis on current transportation issues and providing analysis for federal, state, and legislative mandates that may require a change in planning and programming requirements. Work products are professional in quality which include written reports, charts, graphics, geographic illustrations, and other materials.

This Business Economic Analyst shares responsibilities across two Divisions in the Department, the Division of Budget and Strategic Initiatives (DBSI) and the Division of Transportation Investment Management (DTIM).

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (07-03) with an annual salary of $68,640-$96,907, 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.

Job Details

This project/permanent position has been authorized through January 2031. Project/permanent positions are eligible for all benefits (including paid time off) as well as civil service status. After successful completion of the 12-month probationary period, employees in these positions will attain permanent status.

This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Qualifications

• Experience or training with research and data analysis techniques.
• Activities may include developing problem statements, analyzing results, synthesizing results, presenting results, etc.
• Experience or training with project management techniques.
• Acitivites may include cost-benefits analyses, budgeting, monitoring/evaluating results, reporting results, etc.
• Experience communicating with a variety of stakeholders using both written and verbal methods.
• Experience interpreting surveys, interviews, and other data inputs of research projects or initiatives.
• Experience or training with providing recommendations based on research in areas such as policy, process, and/or best practices.
• Experience or training presenting to leadership/management on various topics such as policy issues, reviewing policy updates, presenting recommendations for consideration, etc.
• Experience or training in conducting complex program and policy analysis through industry forecasting, business return on investments, calculations, and analysis.
• Experience conducting economic impact analysis on emerging technologies.
• Experience preparing and evaluating significant changes in economic trends.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on Wednesday, November 4th.