LTE Water Use Data Management & Analysis Specialist; Madison

LTE Water Use Data Management & Analysis Specialist (Madison)

We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. In partnership with individuals and organizations; DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.

The Wisconsin DNR is hiring an LTE (Limited Term Employee) Water Use Data Management & Analysis Specialist at our offices, in Madison, WI.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

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This position serves as the department’s statewide lead for water use data analysis, visualization, and analytical product development in support of Great Lakes Compact implementation. The position is responsible for leading the development, evaluation, modernization, and strategic application of statewide water use datasets, statistical analyses, geospatial tools, and data products used to support regulatory implementation, program administration, policy evaluation, and long‑term resource planning.

This position serves as a statewide expert on water use analytics, statistical trend evaluation, and data visualization methodologies. The position independently develops statewide analytical approaches, establishes technical standards and procedures, and provides authoritative technical recommendations to department leadership on complex Great Lakes Compact issues, water use trends, and statewide program priorities.

The position coordinates with internal department programs, interstate and federal partners, municipalities, industries, agricultural operations, research institutions, and regulated entities to ensure consistency, accuracy, and effective application of statewide water use information and analytical products.

50% – Statewide Water Use Data Analysis and Program Leadership

• Serve as statewide lead for water use data analysis and statistical evaluation associated with Great Lakes Compact implementation.
• Serve as program expert and develop new program approaches for data trends and visualization.
• Independently conduct complex statistical, geospatial, and time‑series analyses exercising expert judgment to interpret results, develop recommendations and make technical decisions that support regulatory implementation, program evaluation, policy development, and statewide water resource planning.
• Provide technical leadership and expert recommendations to program staff, department leadership and regional counterparts regarding statewide water use trends, emerging water quantity issues, and program priorities.
• Coordinate across department programs, USGS and with partner agencies across the Greak Lakes region to present and discuss complex water use analyses, address emerging water quantity issues and promote consistent data interpretation.

30% – Data Visualization, GIS, and Data Product Development

• Lead development, implementation and oversight of statewide data visualization systems, dashboards, and reporting products supporting water quantity management and Great Lakes Compact compliance, coordinating with program staff and stakeholders to establish priorities and integrate program needs.
• Provide statewide leadership in the development and implementation of standards and best practices for the visualization, interpretation and communication of water use information and analytical findings, ensure program‑wide adoption and consistent application to support regulatory compliance and policy development.
• Integrate water use, environmental, hydrogeologic, and land use datasets into statewide analysis and decision‑making.
• Develop public‑facing and internal analytical products to improve data accessibility, program transparency, and understanding of statewide water use trends.

15% – Water Use Reporting and Data Quality Coordination

• Lead statewide initiatives to improve water use reporting accuracy, consistency, and data quality.
• Develop quality assurance and quality control procedures for statewide water use…