Finance Data Analyst; Temporary​/Research Analysis Spec Sr

Position: Finance Data Analyst (Temporary) / Research Analysis Spec Sr
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* Working Title:

Finance Data Analyst (Temporary) / Research Analysis Spec Sr*
* ** Job Class:
Research Analysis Specialist Senior*
* ** Agency:
Children Youth & Families Dept*
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** Job ** : 97793

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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** :
Temporary

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

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** Date Posted** : 10/16/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/30/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

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** Division/Unit** : DCYF / Reports & Forecasts

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* Work Shift:

** Day Shift

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** Work Hours** : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Unclassified

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

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** End Date** : 09/22/2028

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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/) :
No

** 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.

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* _ Telework ()   _(Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.)_

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** This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to two (2) years._

The Data Analyst serves as a senior statistical and analytical expert, responsible for producing advanced, highly technical analyses that support statewide program planning, federal reporting, legislative responses, and long-range forecasting. The position ensures consistency, rigor, and defensible interpretation of data used by the federal government, oversight bodies, the media, legal offices, and internal executive leadership.

This position carries primary impact on departmental decision-making by providing advanced statistical insights that shape policy development, budget strategy, federal compliance, and program integrity.

Responsibilities include:

+ Advanced Statistical Modeling, Analysis, and Response Coordination

+ By producing highly technical statistical and analytical products in response to external data requests and federal requirements. Developing original statistical models and forecasting tools to evaluate program activity, assess policy impacts, and ensure consistency between ad hoc, public, and federally reported data.

+ Development of New Analytical Systems and Data Request Library

+ By developing innovative analytical tools, modeling systems, and data structures to support statewide reporting and long-term consistency. Creating and maintaining a comprehensive library of common data requests and analytical outputs

+ Leadwork, Quality Assurance, and Expert Representation

+ By providing expert-level guidance and quality assurance for analytical work across divisions to ensure consistency and integrity. Representing DCYF as a technical expert in high-level meetings, federal consultations, and legislative discussions.

** Minimum Qualifications*
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* * To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
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* Three (3) years of experience performing data analysis and reporting; conducting spatial or statistical analysis or modeling; programming to extract, manipulate, and analyze data; and developing data visualizations to present analytical findings.

Experience must include demonstrated proficiency in the following:

+ Understanding public assistance programs and administrative data

+ Structured Query Language (SQL)

+ Data collection, data analysis, data manipulation, data transformation and interpretation

+ Data visualization (Tableau, PowerBI)

+ Analytic tools/platforms (R…