Application Developer

Who Are We?

The Legislative Audit Bureau is a nonpartisan legislative service agency whose objective analysis and recommendations help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state government operations. The Bureau's work helps legislators fulfill their 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 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 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

What Will You Do?

As a member of the IT Team, you will lead development and support of the Bureau's main line of business document management system, M-Files. You will also use your business analysis skills to work with other Bureau staff to analyze, develop, test, and implement enhancements to existing applications and to support future development. Additionally, you will work with the IT Team to provide support for all LAB internal applications as well as tasks related to:

• developing, documenting and maintaining policies, procedures and associated training plans for system administration and appropriate use;
• reviewing governing regulations to ensure proper program support; and
• maintaining current knowledge of relevant technologies and business processes while providing advice and training to end-users.

Who Are You?

• You are able to maintain strict nonpartisanship.
• You have a minimum of three years of experience in the following:
• configuring and supporting packaged applications, including M-Files, Jira, and Confluence, based on business requirements;
• working with object-oriented programming concepts and applications; and
• working with Visual Basic and web applications.
• You have demonstrated experience applying business analysis skills to application development.
• You have a Bachelor's degree in a computer science- or information technology-related field, or you have a minimum of three years of experience in addition to the experience required above.
• 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 I 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. 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 :

1. a one- to two-page letter of interest addressing your experience and qualifications; and
2. resume.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

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