Data Practices Policy Analyst - State Program Administrative Senior​/Principal

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* Working Title:

Data Practices Policy Analyst*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator Senior/Principal*
* ** Agency:
Administration Dept** +
** Job ** : 97634 +
** 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** : 10/15/2026 +
** Closing Date** : 11/04/2026 +
** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE +
** Division/Unit** :
Data Practices Office +
** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift +
** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday +
** Travel Required** :
Yes - minimal to conduct trainings +
** Salary Range - SPA Senior:** $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually +
** Salary Range - SPA Principal:** $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** :
Non-exempt (SPA Senior), Exempt - Administrative (SPA Principal) + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes
** 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 posting is being announced at two (2) different classification levels:
Senior and Principal. The final job classification will be determined based on the selected finalist's qualifications.
** The Data Practices Office (DPO) is looking for a professional to join our small, dynamic team at the Department of Administration. In this full-time position, you will work closely with Office colleagues to analyze, research, and interpret state and federal information policy laws - specifically including the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and Minnesota Open Meeting Law. You will provide advice to government and public partners about the rights and responsibilities under these laws.

You will also prepare and deliver educational programs and perform duties related to the data challenge appeal process, which includes informal resolution activities and drafting orders for hearing and final orders on behalf of the Commissioner. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in the evaluation of proposed legislation. This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement.

With a telework arrangement, presenting at external partner locations and/or additional onsite attendance may be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy () for details.
** Minimum Qualifications
** The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position.
** State Program Administrator Senior (Policy Analyst)** + Juris Doctor (JD); and + Two (2) years of experience providing guidance, consultation, legal advice, and/or training on legal topics. + A Master's degree in public policy, public administration, public affairs, library science, or related field may substitute for 18 months of experience as described above. + A Bachelor's degree…