Program & Policy Analyst Advanced

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Pension plan

457 plan

Well Wisconsin program

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Corrections is seeking a program management professional focused on PREA compliance. The role monitors incoming sexual abuse and harassment allegations, reviews investigations, leads training efforts, develops policy, and maintains the SINC database.

The position collaborates with DOC units and external agencies to meet timelines and PREA standards. Responsibilities include coordinating with internal teams, representing DOC with external partners, and ensuring timely

Qualifications

• Collecting, analyzing, and managing sensitive/confidential materials.
• Conducting compliance monitoring, auditing, technical assistance, or program evaluation.
• Conducting or reviewing administrative or criminal investigations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Training and/or experience with PREA or sexual assault service providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage program duties related to DOC PREA compliance.
• Monitor incoming allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
• Review completed investigations; lead/train on related topics.
• Develop and revise policy; provide technical assistance to facilities for compliance.
• Administer the agency’s PREA database (SINC) and coordinate with external agencies.

Skills

Sensitive materials handling

Compliance monitoring

Investigations

Training facilitation

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for a wide range of program management duties related to DOC PREA compliance. The position monitors incoming allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment allegations; reviews completed investigations; leads and assists with a variety of training efforts; develops and revises policy; and provides technical assistance to DOC facilities working to adopt and maintain compliance; and administers the agency’s sexual abuse and sexual harassment allegation and investigation database (SINC). The position carries out tasks in relationship to the goals and timelines established by the PREA Director.

This position works collaboratively with all organizational units within the DOC to complete objectives within the established timelines. This position may also act as a representative of the Department in development, coordination, and collaboration with external agencies and DOC personnel to identify and implement the Federal PREA Standards.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $58739 and $96907 per year, plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. The pay schedule/range is 07-03. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Benefits

• 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 entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

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 to employment.

NOTE: This position is eligible to work remotely up to 3 days per week.

NOTE: A valid driver's license is required as statewide travel to DOC sites will be as needed. This position will also be required to work flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Collecting, analyzing, and managing sensitive/confidential materials.
• Conducting compliance monitoring, auditing, technical assistance, or program evaluation.
• Conducting or reviewing administrative or criminal investigations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external partners.

In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have:

• Training and/or experience working with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) or sexual assault service providers.
• Training and/or experience conducting sexual abuse investigations.
• Experience facilitating training for diverse audiences.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmati...