Research and Evaluation Specialist - Research Analysis Specialist Senior

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* Working Title:

Research and Evaluation Specialist*
* ** Job Class:
Research Analysis Specialist Senior*
* ** Agency:
Human Services Dept*
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** Job ** : 94778

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/10/2026

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** Closing Date** : 06/18/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

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** Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / HHSSA Operations

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes, (Approximately 10% for trainings, meetings and or conferences)

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** Salary Range:**  $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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._*
* This position supports research, evaluation, performance measurement, and data analysis activities for programs administered by the Homelessness, Housing and Support Services Administration (HHSSA) of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).  This position assists with collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting data to support program improvement, policy development, accountability, and evidence-based decision making.

** Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:*
* + Conduct and support research, program evaluation performance measurement, and data analysis activities for programs administered by the Homelessness, Housing and Support Services Administration, including Housing Support, cash assistance, Medical Assistance, and other homelessness programs and grants.

+ Collect, compile, validate, manage, and analyze data from multiple sources to support program operations, evaluation, policy development, accountability and OIG program integrity efforts focusing on quality control and compliance.

+ Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, visualizations, and data summaries; respond to information requests from HHSSA staff and leadership, other DHS administrations and divisions, legislators, county and tribal partners, state agencies, and community stakeholders.

+ Assist with research and evaluation projects by supporting data collection, analysis, and the preparation of findings, reports, and recommendations.

+ Support the development, monitoring, and refinement of program performance measures and outcome metrics in collaboration with policy staff, management, stakeholders, and other decision-makers.

+ Communicate technical information and analytical findings through reports, presentations, dashboards, and other products that support evidence-based and data-informed decision-making.

+ Promote data quality, consistency, and accessibility by documenting data sources, methodologies, business processes, and reporting procedures; providing technical assistance; and contributing to continuous improvement efforts across HHSSA.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** _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 (3) years of working experience demonstrating expertise data analysis, , research, program evaluation, performance measurement, or related work.

Experience must include:

+ Practical knowledge of housing and support service programs and/or housing and homelessness grant programs.

+ Experience working with data management, reporting, research projects, or program evaluation activities.

+ Experience collecting, compiling, cleaning, validating, transforming, or interpreting data.

+ Basic proficiency with data analysis and…