Information Governance Specialist​/Management Analyst

Information Governance Specialist / Management Analyst 2

Working Title: Information Governance Specialist
Job Class: Management Analyst 2
Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job : 95047
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Limited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 06/23/2026
• Closing Date
  : 07/13/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range
  : $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

Telework Eligibility: Eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. Applicants residing in a bordering state must live within 50 miles of the primary work location.

The Information Governance Specialist will provide information governance support for the Department of Human Services (DHS) Disability Services Division (DSD). The incumbent will manage the division’s records retention schedule and infrastructure, provide operational support to division program integrity efforts, and coordinate data requests.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate DSD’s records retention program by maintaining the division’s master retention inventory, guiding business areas through scheduled review and purging cycles, and ensuring consistent application of retention schedules and compliance requirements. Develop and update procedures and training, facilitate a cross‑functional retention workgroup, and serve as DSD’s primary liaison to ADSA and other DHS partners to support alignment with enterprise records management standards.
• Provide the core infrastructure for DSD’s program integrity response work by keeping documentation, tracking systems, and workflow processes organized, compliant, and current. Manage shared records, support litigation hold requirements, maintain templates and shared tools, and coordinate communication workflows to ensure accuracy and alignment across program integrity activities.
• Coordinate DSD’s internal response process for data requests and federal subpoenas by collaborating with the Data Request Unit and Office of Inspector General. Provide direction, technical assistance, and oversight to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant collection, organization, and initial processing of records.

1 year professional experience with records management, data governance and compliance OR 3 years advanced technical or paraprofessional experience.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in related field and 2 years of advanced technical or paraprofessional experience.

Experience must include the following:

• Interpreting and applying data privacy laws, records retention requirements, and organizational policies to ensure compliance.
• Analyzing complex requests, determining appropriate response pathways, and collaborating with legal and program staff to resolve issues.
• Developing procedures, training, and workflow improvements while coordinating records retention activities and supporting cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Knowledge of the Minnesota Department of Human Services data practices and records management processes, including experience applying the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
• Experience developing, updating, and delivering procedures, guidance, and training materials.
• Experience providing clear, actionable direction to staff conducting searches for responsive data.
• Serve as an effective liaison to ADSA’s Records Coordinator and other DHS partners.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or cultures.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least…