Behavioral Health Care Data Team Lead - Research Scientist 3

Working Title:
Behavioral Health Care Data Team Lead
Job Class:
Research Scientist 3
Agency:
Human Services Dept

• 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: 07/01/2026
• Closing Date: 07/08/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / BHDH AMH Data Evaluation
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The Department of Human Services 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.

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.

* 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.

* Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Team Lead for Adult Mental Health on the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) Data Team. This position will assist the team supervisor in overseeing and conducting complex research, evaluation, performance measurement, and data analysis to inform policy, program changes, and strategic planning. The incumbent will lead cross-functional projects, respond to high-level data requests, and develop novel research studies with systemic impact.

This position will provide technical expertise, training, and mentorship to staff; support workflow management, process improvement, and quality assurance; and collaborate with the team supervisor, leadership, internal partners, and stakeholders to modernize data systems and improve decision-making. The incumbent will act as back-up to the team supervisor to maintain workflow and operational efficiency.

• Lead divisional and cross-division research and data projects, ensuring timely, high-quality, and cost-effective results. Provide expert guidance, training, and mentorship to research and analyst staff; develop efficient workflows and collaborative processes; and oversee quality assurance activities. Represent the team with internal and external partners, manage complex projects to meet established deadlines and standards. and serve as back-up to the Data Team supervisor solely to maintain workflow and operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute highly technical analyses in association with studies of public program utilization, performance measurement, policy analysis, and evaluations of demonstration projects.
• Lead the interpretation of complex data analyses and research studies to provide leadership, internal partners, and stakeholders with actionable insights that inform policy and program decisions. Direct the preparation of comprehensive reports to meet state and federal adult mental health reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Develop and present findings in formats tailored to diverse technical and non-technical audiences, including DHS leadership, internal partners, local agencies, community organizations, stakeholders, and professional associations.
  
  Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure that reporting outputs address…