Data Analyst​/Research Analysis Specialist Senior

Working Title:
Data Analyst

Job Class:
Research Analysis Specialist Senior

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/17/2026
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit:
  Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG)-DSA Analytics & Insights 2
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

• This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. There is a required in office meeting once a month.

This position is responsible for advancing the data and analytic capabilities of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to promote program integrity, accountability, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance; support data-driven decision-making; and enhance overall operational effectiveness. The incumbent will:

• Implement the Office of Inspector General’s data strategy and expand the use of data to empower better decision-making, program compliance, and program integrity in partnership with OIG business partners.
• Create dashboards, visualizations, reports, and presentations of data analyses to inform management decision-making and support strategic planning.
• Respond to internal and external requests for data and information related to OIG data assuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to data governance standards.
• Provide technical consultation to OIG management and staff in data analyses, analytic model development, payment methodologies, cost analyses, statistical and analytic techniques, research methodologies, survey design and evaluation, performance measurement, statistical analysis methodologies, data governance, and OIG data systems and tools.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to leverage data for improved program outcomes, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Supporting the design, implementation, and evaluation of analytics projects that inform oversight, compliance, and policy decisions.

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Three (3) years professional experience performing data analysis and reporting; conducting statistical analysis; programming to extract, manipulate, and analyze data; and developing data visualizations to present analytical findings.

AND

• Developing and executing Structured Query Language…