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.
Qualifications Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:- 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.
In addition to having all the above, well qualified applicants will have experience with one or more of the following:- 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.
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Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on Wednesday, November 4th.
