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Policy & Program Analyst
Location:
Madison, WI
Description:
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Position Description Position Title: Policy & Program Analyst Department: Policy & Program development Reports to: Senior Director of Policy Position(s) Supervised: N/A FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary The Policy & Program Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and communicating policy and program information to WEDC staff to achieve objectives and strategic initiatives. In support of these duties, the Policy & Program Analyst conducts research and develops options for business and community development by analyzing enterprise data and relevant public policy. The Policy & Program Analyst also serves as a subject matter expert by providing guidance on policy reports, briefs, and program development.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Responsibilities The Policy & Program Analyst will spend a majority of their time in these activities: Coordinate the development of WEDC program guidelines and midyear revisions. Facilitate the analysis of measurement information and draft recommendations to improve WEDC program performance through periodic and comprehensive program evaluation. Draft policy and fiscal analysis of state economic development-related legislation, initiatives, and policy issues in Wisconsin. Conduct analysis of state and federal laws, regulations, and programs to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for economic development in Wisconsin. Support inter-agency efforts in the compilation, review, and publication of the Annual Report on Economic Development. Assist with outreach to partners and stakeholders to solicit input on programs and policies. Support cross-functional WEDC group work. Establish and maintain information sources and liaison with legislative service agencies, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Administration. Prepare oral and written reports on research results for a range of outlets and audiences. Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts. Other duties as assigned. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Education and Experience: Three to five years of experience in economics, statistics, public policy or related field preferred. Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy or a related field or comparable education/experience/training. Experience in legislative analysis and state budget development preferred. Skills and Talents: Quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills PC applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database management and Windows software. Strong project management and organizational skills; attention to detail. Research, writing, and communication skills required. Possesses a high level of knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations, rules, policies and procedures. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Requirements: State-wide travel may occur, 10% of the time. Travel is anticipated to include day and overnight travel. Based on the responsibilities of this position, this position may need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDC DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING STATEMENT WEDC must be a diverse and inclusive organization reflective of the businesses, communities, and people in Wisconsin and beyond. We believe that diversity drives innovation and commit to create an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace where our differences are celebrated as drivers of our organization's performance.TO SUPPORT A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE AT WEDC, WE WILL WORK TO ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING GOALS: Increase WEDC's racial diversity, specifically with Black/African American, Native American and Latinx populations; Increase LGBTQ representation across WEDC; and Increase the diversity of WEDC's leadership. TO MEET OUR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION GOALS, WEDC WILL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: Create an intentional approach to recruit minority candidates by using targeted media channels to promote open positions; Ensure formal offers are made only after a diverse pool of candidates have been considered at each hiring stage; Identify and develop a variety of employee resource groups, including groups for African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, LGBTQ+ and more; Post signage to highlight WEDC's commitment to diversity and inclusion; and Revisit EEO disclosures in our application process to highlight statements regarding WEDC's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution and EEO/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications, and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Veteran Declaration Applicants for employment are invited to participate in affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment. ** PROTECTED VETERAN DEFINITION Protected veteran means a veteran who may be classified as an active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran or recently separated veteran. Active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. Armed Forces service medal veteran means any veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985 (61 FR 1209, 3 CFR, 1996 Comp., p. 159). Disabled veteran means (1) a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or (2) a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. Recently separated veteran means a veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service. * EEOC RACE/ETHNIC IDENTIFICATION CATEGORIES Hispanic or Latino - A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. White (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East or North Africa. Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa or other Pacific Islands. Asian (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia or the Indian Subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand and Vietnam. American Indian or Alaska Native (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America) and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment. Two or more races (not Hispanic or Latino) - All persons who identify with more than one of the above races.PDN-9c6e4cc6-25df-4ee2-b5a2-2ef43eeedb15
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