Program And Policy Analyst Advanced

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Holidays

Health insurance

Pension plan

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin program

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Corrections seeks a professional to lead program development and planning, implement programs, and analyze data to evaluate outcomes for youth treatment services. The role involves forecasting trends, researching outcomes, and advising on program implementation aligned with state policies.

Strong collaboration with contract staff and stakeholders is required. The position offers comprehensive benefits, a remote work option up to three days per week, and potential for

Qualifications

• Experience applying policy and program analysis techniques (research, design, data collection).
• Experience planning, developing, and implementing programs.
• Experience evaluating program outcomes and developing improvement plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan programs, and implement them.
• Collect data to analyze and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Manage multi-disciplinary programs and contract staff and forecast trends.

Skills

Policy analysis

Program planning

Data collection

Evaluation

Budgets

Community partnerships

Job description

Position Summary

This position has responsibility for program development and planning, implementation of programs, collection of data to analyze and evaluate program effectiveness, management of multi-disciplinary programs and contract staff, forecasting trends related to effective programming, and researching effective program outcomes of treatment services to youth. The position advises direction for program implementation by assessing social and economic needs of clients in order to accurately administer the financial activities of multi-million dollars in programming. This position also implements state policies and guidelines of State and Federal laws, administrative rules, and state agency rules and regulations. The position also determines and evaluates contractual and programmatic performance outcomes and quality improvement plans to ensure Department goals are met.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 07-03 with a starting pay of $32.23/hour - $46.59/hour, plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

This position is eligible for remote work, up to three days per week.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and are required to meet State of Wisconsin fleet requirements. This position requires travel.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Applying policy and program analysis techniques (i.e. research, design, data collection, etc.)
• Planning, developing, and implementing programs
• Evaluating and/or auditing programmatic performance outcomes and developing improvement plans or corrective action

In addition to the above, well-qualified applicant will have experience:

• Working with program budgets and purchasing processes
• Developing working relationships and working with community program organizations for client services

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to 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. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on October 19, 2026.

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