Budget & Policy Analyst

$42,952 - $79,144/Yr

Corrections.Com - Madison, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Madison, WI

About the position

The Budget & Policy Analyst position at the Department of Corrections (DOC) focuses on providing analytical support to facilitate decision-making regarding the Department's biennial budget and associated policy areas. This role involves preparing fiscal estimates, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and analyzing legislation and programs to support the Department's mission of public safety and effective management of resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical services to Administrators and management for decision-making in assigned program areas.
• Prepare fiscal estimates and conduct cost-benefit analyses.
• Analyze legislation, statutes, programs, policies, and organizational structures within the Department.
• Respond to information requests from internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience in creating and preparing papers on programs, data analyses, and financial information.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions such as sorting, filtering, pivot tables, and formula functions.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data and providing recommendations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience analyzing public policy issues, proposals, and state or federal legislation.
• Experience presenting and briefing stakeholders on data analyses and financial reports.

Benefits

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and accrued sick time.
• Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Exceptional pension plan with a lifetime retirement payment.
• Optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Program for health and well-being goals with incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program for health and overall well-being support.