IntroductionThe Division of Transportation Systems Development (DTSD), SouthWest region is looking to hire a Program & Policy Analyst Advanced position. Headquarters for this position will be DTSD's office in Madison WI or LaCrosse WI.This position offers a hybrid work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from Madison or LaCrosse, 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.
Position SummaryThis position is assigned to the SouthWest Region (SWR) Planning Section and performs program data management duties related to the SWR 6-Year State Trunk Highway Improvements Program, access management activities, and systems planning functions. This position provides independent and in-depth program data management expertise to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of state highway improvement projects. The review, approval, and documentation of access management inquiries, permits, and control maps, and the analysis and review of systems planning activities including state highway changes and ATV routes.
Working as a member of the programming and scoping team, the position provides region-level data development and management expertise. This includes developing state trunk highway condition analysis from internal and external data sources to identify and recommend candidate projects. Setting up and maintaining initial project information in the Financial Integrated Improvement System (FIIPS). Developing, reviewing, and providing Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) data to WisDOT's Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO's) liaison, and monitoring TIP and Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) progress to keep others informed of projects' status. This position develops reports, documents, and information for presentation at in-house region meetings and for meetings with municipalities, state and federal agencies, consultants, contractors, elected officials, and the public, and conducts and/or participates in such meetings to collect and exchange information. This position also develops and revises state/municipal and state-to-state project agreements.
Salary InformationThis 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.
QualificationsQualified applicants will have training/education and/or experience with all the following: - Experience in analyzing and developing policies which could include the following activities: planning, scheduling, facilitating, developing recommendations, implementation, and analysis.
- Experience in project management (facilitating, managing projects or initiatives, etc.)
- Experience tracking and analyzing data.
In addition to having all the above, well qualified applicants will have professional experience with at least one of the following: - Experience in administering or leading a performance measure or continuous improvement program (activities may include: identification of potential improvement opportunities, analyzing alternatives, and developing and presenting recommendations, etc.)
- Experience working in strategic planning such as developing, evaluating, communication strategies, implementation, monitoring progress, etc.
- Experience creating and presenting data, reports, and information to a variety of internal partners.
How To ApplyApply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.
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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Jay Taylor at Jay.Taylor@dot.wi.gov or 608-266-7460.
Deadline to ApplyDeadline to apply is Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:59pm.
