Data Operations Manager - Management Analyst

Data Operations Manager Job Class:
Management Analyst 4 Agency:
Health Department

• Who May Apply:
  This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 09/05/2026.
• Date Posted: 08/26/2026
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026
• Hiring Agency:
  Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division:
  Executive Office-DSI
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $34.07 - $50.53 / hourly; $71,138 - $105,506 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

• Researching, analyzing, and diagnosing Office of Data and Analytics (ODA) operational needs and strategic planning
• Advising/consulting Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) on how to implement and integrate modern and efficient business processes and technologies
• Understanding agency financial and budget process and providing leadership with information and recommendations necessary for decision making, long-range organization and business process and systems planning
• Mentoring individuals and teams of data, operations, and project management staff, setting priorities and timelines, monitoring, and reporting on progress.
• Budget and operations lead for ODA supporting the CDAO.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota further than 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date.

The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

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 years of project management experience. Project management experience must include projects with multiple stakeholders across an organization or with multiple organizations.
• Three (3) years of experience as planner or management analyst
• Two (2) years of experience leading process improvement efforts
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field can substituted for 1 year of experience. A master’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field can substitute for 2 years of experience.

• Leadership skills to carry out actions while exercising tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to provide clear direction and support to others
• Communication, both oral and written, to mobilize action to achieve organizational goals and coach and advise other staff
• Relationship building and management to build networks of colleagues and effectively persuade project participation
• Teamwork
• Organization and coordination

• Experience leading large-scale /complex business improvement project(s) within MN State government agencies
• Experience presenting to and influencing executive decision makers, senior management and/or division directors on policy decisions or project approaches
• Experience, training, and/or certification in process improvement methodology (i.e., LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Experience with grant and proposal writing
• Experience with MDH budget and financial processes

• This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
• MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All…