Data Management Specialist

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.

Why Should You Join Us?

• You want to make a difference and contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of state government operations.

• You want to explore professional development and growth and are interested in continued education and learning opportunities.

• 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, including a flexible work schedule.

• You are seeking a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, insurance, and retirement. More information about State of Wisconsin benefits can be found at https://etf.wi.gov/career-benefits-state-employees.

What Will You Do?

As a member of the Data Services Team, you will use technical knowledge and analytical skill to contribute to audits of state agencies and programs by acquiring and verifying relevant data. Additionally, you will work with other Data Team members to provide the following services:

• Obtain data requested by auditors and evaluators accurately and in a timely manner;

• Obtain and validate large complex sets of data from various sources, and efficiently identify, reconcile, understand, and resolve any issues;

• Utilize critical-thinking skills to support functional analysis of data;

• Create and maintain clear and accurate documentation of data sources, extraction methods and transformation processes.

• Apply data-querying techniques to large, unstructured data sets.

• Consider and research new tools and methods to accomplish objectives to receive and analyze data.

Salary is commensurate with candidate qualifications, certifications, and experience.

Who Are You?

As a qualified candidate:

• You are able to maintain strict nonpartisanship.

• You have at least five years of recent professional experience with government data extraction, cleansing, and transformation.

• You have at least five years of professional experience using advanced features of software packages, such as STATA, R, Microsoft Excel/Access, ACL, Power BI, ArcGIS.

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, data science, statistics, or a related field.

In addition, as a well-qualified candidate:

• You have experience querying data using applications such as SQL Server, Oracle, PeopleSoft and Workday.

• You have solid knowledge of database structures and software, as well as statistical and data mining software.

• You have experience transforming government data to a usable format.

• You have the ability to multi-task and advance multiple projects simultaneously.

• You are self-motivated to learn and meet deadlines.

• You are successful in translating technical information to a non-technical audience.

• You are able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• You are able to develop positive working relationships with teammates and other colleagues.

• You are able to 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 located on-site at our Madison, Wisconsin office building. Unofficial undergraduate transcripts will be requested and 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:

• a cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications as it relates to the qualifications of the position; and

• resume.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

The Legislative Audit Bureau is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.