Compliance Evaluator

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?

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 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 are interested in a healthy balance between your personal and professional life.
• You are seeking a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The offered benefits package includes, but is not limited to:
  • 120 hours of vacation, 36 hours of personal holiday, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick leave.
  • Electives for health, vision, and dental benefits, as well as health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
  • Options for alternative work patterns to facilitate a work-life balance.
  • Participation in the Well Wisconsin Program.
  • Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program for State of Wisconsin employees to provide support for and resources for everyday matters to more serious concerns.
  • Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
  • Possible qualification for student loan forgiveness.

What Will You Do?

Under the working title of compliance auditor, this position is assigned to audits of federal grant programs and is responsible for assessing agency procedures and compliance with federal requirements. Compliance auditors collect information through interviews of state agency staff and analysis of data and transactions to draw conclusions on an agency’s compliance with federal grant requirements. Compliance auditors work collaboratively within a team setting.

Audits are conducted in accordance with AICPA generally accepted auditing standards, the U.S. GAO’s Government Auditing Standards, and other federal requirements. Successful candidates are provided training to develop the appropriate skills to conduct audits in accordance with these standards.

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 a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business-related or evaluation-related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.2

In addition, as a well-qualified candidate:

• You are analytical and inquisitive and possess a strong attention to detail.
• You self-reflect and respond to feedback in a positive and constructive manner.
• You communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• You are highly motivated, take initiative, and excel in meeting challenges.
• You develop positive working relationships with colleagues.

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 full-time and 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 cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications as it relates to the qualifications of the position;
• resume; and
• all unofficial transcripts.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

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