WDQI Research Analyst Senior (Project

Your analytical skills can make an impact on policy leading to family sustaining wages for more Wisconsinites!

The Bureau of Workforce Information and Technical Support (BWITS) in the Division of Employment & Training is currently recruiting to fill a Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) Research Analyst Senior
project position.

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) offers interesting and meaningful work with an employee-friendly and inclusive work environment, work-life balance, a casual office environment, flexibility, and many opportunities to grow your skills. Apply now to find out why there's so much to love about working for Wisconsin .

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar project position vacancies.

In support of DWD's Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) Round 10 grant, this position will use advanced techniques to analyze data from training and workforce programs to better understand the impact of different career, training, and support services on employment outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Retrieving data from large data sets

Applying analytical tools and techniques to large data sets

Establishing a data analytic model to evaluate training programs

Performing data validation and verification to ensure integrity of analysis

Producing visual representations of results of data analysis

Presenting work product results to stakeholders

Substantial paid time off , including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap.

Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more).

A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.

A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.

The classification title for this position is Research Analyst-Senior (schedule 08, range 03). This position is not represented in a collective bargaining unit and is considered exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment. Starting pay may vary for current state employees.

Travel:Travel to in-state or national meetings or conferences may be required.

Project Position
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Project positions are eligible for benefits, including paid holidays and accrual of paid leave time, but the incumbent does not attain permanent civil service status. The funding for this position is scheduled to end on June 30, 2028. The incumbent must be a Wisconsin resident.

Remote work: Employees with approved remote and hybrid-remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin
.High-speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work. Remote work options are subject to change.

Criminal histories
: W e also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Finalists for this position may be required to allow DWD to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Eligibility to work in United States
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Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e. a US citizen or national or a lawful permanent resident) at the time of appointment. DWD does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. This is not a contract position. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant completing the I-9 upon hire.

Qualifications below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process and should be clearly described in your resume/letter of qualifications.

You need to have the following experience:

Accessing, extracting and analyzing data from databases.

Using data analytic tools (e.g., those available in Excel, R, SPSS, SAS, or similar software) to compile and organize data, identify trends and summarize findings.

Producing visual displays (e.g., tables, charts, graphs or similar) that convey analysis results.

Any of the…