HRIS Data Scientist​/Research Analysis Specialist Sr

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* Working Title:

HRIS Data Scientist*
* ** Job Class:
Research Analysis Specialist Senior*
* ** Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment*
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** Job ** : 97932

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** Location** :
Vadnais Heights

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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** : 10/23/2026

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** Closing Date** : 11/05/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs

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** Division/Unit** : DHS-Payroll / Hum Res DCT OPS Leads

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

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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** :
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

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT 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 requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.*
* + Telework ()  is available on a limited basis.

+ Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.

+ Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

The Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Data Scientist is responsible for transforming complex, people, workforce, operational, and organizational data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions across the agency.  This role serves as the subject matter expert in workforce analytics, integrating people, operational, financial, and organizational data into dashboards, predictive analytics, and reporting solutions that support operational effectiveness.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** _To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._*
* Three (3) years of experience in Human Resources (HR) data analysis and reporting within a large organization.

Experience must demonstrate:

+ Experience using data reporting, visualization, analytics and/or data management tools such as Smart Sheets, Power BI, SAP Business Objects (BI Launch Pad), Tableau, MS Forms or similar software sufficient to create and modify complex management reports.

+ Experience using the MS Office software suite to create and adapt spreadsheets and databases and develop and modify complex word processing documents.

+ Knowledge of data management, research methodologies, statistical analysis, and/or data governance principles.

+ Knowledge of reporting metrics, analytics methodologies, reporting frameworks, and visualization tools, with ability to independently apply them.

+ Collect, integrate, transform, analyze, and interpret complex data from a variety of sources.

+ Design and implement data analytics and reporting, dashboards, reporting solutions and engagement in analytics that covers the entire spectrum of identifying relevant data.

*** Bachelor's degree in human resources, information technology or a related field may substitute for 1 year experience**
* ** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Experience in data reporting and management within a government agency.

+ Experience using…