The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a Program and Policy Analyst Advanced position. This position is based out of Division of Community Corrections Region 2 facility in Kenosha, WI.

DOC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

This position is responsible for the development, implementation and management of comprehensive and politically sensitive region-wide service programs. This includes the responsibility for program development and planning, implementation of programs according to procurement policies and procedures, collection of data to analyze and evaluate program effectiveness, management of multi-disciplinary programs and contract staff, communicate with County/City government officials. Through collection, maintenance and evaluation of data, this position determines and evaluates contractual and programmatic performance outcomes and quality improvement plans to ensure the goals of the Department are met. The Program and Policy Analyst Advanced shall comply with the Department’s administrative rules and the agency’s policies and procedures including those related to the Department's overall Reentry philosophy of using evidence-based strategies, practices and programs which target a client’s individual criminogenic needs and risk level.

This position is in pay schedule and range 07-03 with a starting pay of $52,665- $86,902. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensations Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

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 of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Applying policy and program analysis techniques (i.e. research, design, data collection, etc.)
• Planning, developing, and implementing programs
• Evaluating and/or auditing programmatic performance outcomes and developing improvement plans or corrective action

In addition to the above, well-qualified applicant will have experience:

• Working with program budgets and purchasing processes
• Developing working relationships and working with community program organizations for client services

To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.

The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications, if interested please click here.

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.

Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.

Current State of Wisconsin employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the “Careers” tile on the front page.

Questions can be directed to Adriana Sierra, HR Specialist, at Adriana.Sierra@wisconsin.gov

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on May 25, 2023.

If you have technical difficulties, Wisc.Jobs help is available Monday-Friday, 7:45am – 4:30pm – 608-267-1012 or wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov