Performance Evaluator - Experienced

Who Are We?

The Legislative Audit Bureau is an award-winning, nonpartisan legislative service agency whose objective analyses and recommendations help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state government operations. We are looking for detail-oriented professionals to join our team and contribute to the Bureau’s important mission. The Bureau’s work helps the legislature fulfill its responsibility to provide effective oversight of Wisconsin state government. 

In 2024, the Bureau won the Excellence in Evaluation award from the National Legislative Performance Evaluation Society (NLPES), which annually presents the award to an office that made significant contributions to the field of program evaluation over a four-year period of time. In addition, the Bureau has been awarded the Certificate of Impact from NLPES every year for more than a decade. This award is presented annually for evaluations or audit reports that resulted in documented public policy changes, program improvements, dollar savings or other public impacts. The Bureau also received a 2024 Notable Documents Award for two evaluation reports published in 2023.

Why Should You Join Us?

At the Audit Bureau, we encourage employees to achieve their full potential. Our engaging and impactful work, as well as our collaborative work environment, provides continuous learning and professional development opportunities to all employees at every level of their career. In addition, you may want to join the Audit Bureau if:

• You want to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of state government operations.
• You want to work in a professional environment and be part of a team of intelligent colleagues doing meaningful work.
• You are interested in a healthy balance between your personal and professional life.
• You are seeking a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The offered benefits package includes, but is not limited to:
  • 120 hours of vacation, 36 hours of personal holiday, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick leave.
  • Electives for health, vision, and dental benefits, as well as health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. 
  • Options for alternative work patterns to facilitate a work-life balance. 
  • Participation in the Well Wisconsin Program.
  • Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program for State of Wisconsin employees to provide support for and resources for everyday matters to more serious concerns. 
  • Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
  • Possible qualification for student loan forgiveness. 

What Will You Do?

As an experienced performance evaluator:

• You will work collaboratively in teams to analyze complex public programs and policy issues. 
• You will plan and conduct challenging qualitative and quantitative analyses, including by considering data and information not accessible to the public.
• You will interview state and local government officials.
• You will develop recommendations for improving program efficiency and effectiveness.
• You will help draft reports that summarize your analytical results and conclusions.

An Experienced Performance Evaluator will be given opportunities to complete more-challenging analyses; help train and support other performance evaluators; and may help a team leader to guide the day-to-day work of less-experienced performance evaluators, depending on an individual’s experience, skills, and interests.

Who Are You?

As a qualified candidate:

• You are able to maintain strict nonpartisanship.
• You have at least two years of relevant work experience.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree or higher—preferably in a field related to public policy, public administration, law, political science, economics, business administration, urban and regional planning statistics, or psychology—and have strong academic performance.

In addition, as a well-qualified candidate:

• You have experience in analyzing public policy issues, measuring program effectiveness, and determining and applying appropriate research strategies.
• You are analytical and inquisitive, and possess a strong attention to detail.
• You communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• You are highly motivated, take initiative, and excel in meeting challenges.
• You develop positive working relationships with colleagues.
• You self-reflect and respond to feedback in a positive and constructive manner.

How Do You Join?

We are seeking candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is full-time and located on-site at our downtown, Madison location. A background check will be conducted on all finalists prior to an offer of employment. 

To be considered, interested candidates must submit the following materials to LAB-Employment@legis.wisconsin.gov:

1. a one- to two-page statement of interest that addresses your experience as it relates to the qualifications of the position;
2. resume; and
3. all unofficial transcripts.