Performance Evaluator Intern
We are seeking paid Performance Evaluator Interns for the summer of 2025. Summer interns may work up to full-time. We are also seeking Performance Evaluator Interns for the fall 2025 academic semester. You must be willing to work at least 12 hours per week, including at least 4 consecutive hours on at least 1 day per week.
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 make a difference and 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 value professional development and continuous learning and improvement.
- You are interested in learning skills that will help you grow in your career.
What Will You Do?
Under the guidance of an experienced performance evaluator:
- You will work collaboratively as a member of a team that is analyzing complex public policy issues.
- You will help plan and conduct challenging qualitative and quantitative analyses.
- You will interview government officials.
- You will discuss your analytical results and contribute your ideas during regular meetings of your team.
Who Are You?
- You are able to maintain strict nonpartisanship.
- You have experience in analyzing public policy issues.
- You are analytical, 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.
- You are enrolled in a graduate degree program—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.
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 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:
- a one- to two-page statement of interest that addresses your experience as it relates to the qualifications of the position;
- resume; and
- unofficial transcripts.
The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
The Legislative Audit Bureau is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.