LTE Water Use Data Management & Analysis Specialist (Madison)

Position Summary

This position serves as the department’s statewide lead for water use data analysis, visualization, and analytical product development in support of Great Lakes Compact implementation. The position is responsible for leading the development, evaluation, modernization, and strategic application of statewide water use datasets, statistical analyses, geospatial tools, and data products used to support regulatory implementation, program administration, policy evaluation, and long-term resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as statewide lead for water use data analysis and statistical evaluation associated with Great Lakes Compact implementation.
• Serve as program expert and develop new program approaches for data trends and visualization.
• Independently conduct complex statistical, geospatial, and time-series analyses exercising expert judgment to interpret results, develop recommendations and make technical decisions that support regulatory implementation, program evaluation, policy development, and statewide water resource planning.
• Provide technical leadership and expert recommendations to program staff, department leadership and regional counterparts regarding statewide water use trends, emerging water quantity issues, and program priorities.
• Cook up with internal department programs, USGS and with partner agencies across the Great Lakes region to present and discuss complex water use analyses, address emerging water quantity issues and promote consistent data interpretation.
• Lead development, implementation and oversight of statewide data visualization systems, dashboards, and reporting products supporting water quantity management and Great Lakes Compact compliance, coordinating with program staff and stakeholders to establish priorities and integrate program needs.
• Provide statewide leadership in the development and implementation of standards and best practices for the visualization, interpretation and communication of water use information and analytical findings, ensure program-wide adoption and consistent application to support regulatory compliance and policy development.
• Integrate water use, environmental, hydrogeologic, and land use datasets into statewide analysis and decision-making.
• Develop public-facing and internal analytical products to improve data accessibility, program transparency, and understanding of statewide water use trends.
• Lead additional Water Use Section projects related to Great Lakes Compact implementation and data improvement initiatives.
• Develop technical reports, presentations, guidance materials, and recommendations related to statewide water use trends and program implementation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hydrology, geology, and environmental studies.
• Experience in data management, GIS analysis, and database maintenance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage with landowners, industries, and regulatory partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS tools (such as ArcGIS or QGIS).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience with water use reporting, high-capacity wells, or regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with water resource databases and automated reporting systems.
• Experience working with diverse water user groups, including agricultural, industrial, and municipal stakeholders.