Program and Policy Analyst Advanced - Local Programs (Project/Permanent)

State of Wisconsin; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial leave time

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Flexible work schedules and telework

Pension plan with employer match

Well Wisconsin Wellness Program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites applications for a Program & Policy Analyst Advanced (Project/Permanent) within the Bureau of Project Development, Local Programs.

The position supports engineering and policy activities, serving as a liaison to statewide bureaus and regional Local Program teams. It involves advanced program management, data auditing, and web-related duties, with a hybrid schedule and two in-office days weekly at Madison Hill Farms or Waukesha.

Qualifications

• Experience working on teams with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with computer technologies used for issue development, reporting, and evaluation.
• Experience with project management.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced program and policy administration, planning, evaluating, analyzing, monitoring, and developing.
• Coordinate with statewide bureaus, regional Local Program teams, and DTIM Local Transportation Programs.
• Data auditing, report drafting, and day-to-day Local Program support including web authoring.

Skills

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Project management

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Presentation software

Job description

Introduction

The Division of Transportation Systems Development (DTSD), Bureau of Project Development is looking to hire a Program & Policy Analyst Advanced (Project/Permanent) for our Local Programs. Headquarters for this position can be located in Madison or Waukesha's office.

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms Madison office or the DTSD Waukesha office, WI offices 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
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

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

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.

Every day, WisDOT’s Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You’ll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you’ll find it’s an awfully rewarding one, too.

We’re looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It’s a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.

Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future – NOW.

Position Summary

This position functions within the Bureau of Project Develpment's Alternative Contracting and Local Program Section. This position supports the various engineering and policy activities involved in the many phases of Local Program development by evaluating, monitoring, maintaining, coordinating, and/or developing policies and guidance materials utilized in the delivery of Local Programs projects. The position functions as a liaison to statewide bureaus, regional Local Program teams, and Division of Transportation Investment Managment (DTIM) Local Transportation Programs and Finance Section. Responsibilities include statewide coordinative functions including work groups, stakeholder meetings, drafting and maintenance of Local Program project delivery materials, and other communication duties.

This position is responsible for performing advanced program and policy administration, planning, evaluating, analyzing, monitoring, and developing. Position includes program, project, and workflow planning. Responsibilities also include data auditing, report drafting, and day-to-day Local Program support including web authoring.

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

These project/permanent positions have been authorized until May 2029. 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 (if applicable), employees in these positions will attain permanent status and will be eligible to transfer to other permanent positions similar to other permanent employees in state service. This allows employees to be considered for other similar positions when the project position approaches its expiration date.

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

Qualified applicants will have training/education and/or experience with all the following:

• Experience working on teams involving multiple diverse stakeholders with different goals/objectives.
• Experience working with computer technologies (such as spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software or comparable) used for issue development, reporting, and/or evaluation.
• Experience with project management or program management.

In Addition To Having All The Above, Well Qualified Applicants Will Have Professional Experience With At Least One Of The Following

• Experience with interpreting and applying regulatory materials, statutes and/or polices.
• Experience with performing data analysis.
• Experience working on transportation projects.
• Experience posting and/or updating information on websites.
• Experience developing manuals and/or training programs.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to apply is Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 11:59pm.