Results Fellow - State Prog Admin Sr

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

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.

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a Results Fellow to collect qualitative data (stories) from community members, interpret and present the data, and identify opportunities for improving the coordination, implementation, and impact of state programs. Alongside the MN Story Collective team, the Results Fellow will coordinate across state agencies and levels of government to address policy or program changes.

Salary: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually. Position:
Full-Time, Limited (temporary until 06/30/2027).

Work Hours:

Day, Monday - Friday. Telework Eligible:
Yes. Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes.

This is a temporary position, expected to last from October through June and would be ideal for a student or recent graduate.

• Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating qualitative data to provide meaningful information to policymakers and provide solutions to address program or policy shortcomings
• Participating in technical work groups comprised of state colleagues
• Analyzing MN Story Collective data in the context of relevant state programs to identify opportunities to improve effectiveness, equity, access, and use of high-quality services
• Developing story collections of MN Story Collective data on emerging themes and topics
• Preparing presentations and written products for internal and external distribution; present findings in briefings, webinars, and other settings attended by policymakers and researchers

Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.

To facilitate proper years of service 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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here.

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated (within the last year) from a public policy, public administration, sociology, or data science graduate program (master’s degree or higher) OR three (3) years of experience collecting and analyzing qualitative data for a public program
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis, including creation of queries and reports from databases (Stata, Python, R, or comparable software)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (or similar application) and familiarity of other Microsoft products
• Communication skills sufficient to convey complex and/or sensitive information to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment

MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a public policy, public administration, sociology, or data science graduate program
• Experience collecting and analyzing qualitative data; knowledge of data collection best practices
• Experience making evidence-based recommendations or changes to policies, laws, or public programs for continuous improvement
• Experience in the public sector (state, federal, county, municipal, or Tribal government)
• Knowledge of public sector policy making processes
• Experience preparing accessible, plain language presentations and written resources
• Experience with PowerBI