Research and Data Analysis Supervisor - Human Services Supervisor

Position: Research and Data Analysis Supervisor - Human Services Supervisor 4
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* Working Title:

Research and Data Analysis Supervisor*
* ** Job Class:
Human Services Supervisor 4*
* ** Agency:
Human Services Dept*
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** Job ** : 97064

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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** : 09/16/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/29/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** :
Health Care Administration / Research and Quality

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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:**  $43.36 - $62.21 / hourly; $90,535 - $129,894 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Executive

+ 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.*
* This position supervises a staff team in the Research and Data Analysis section of the Healthcare Research and Quality (HRQ) Division. The section conducts research and analysis, using the DHS data warehouse and employing current research and evaluation methods and software, to provide the services and cost information needed to develop and inform the administration of Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP).

The incumbent will be responsible for supervising and guiding research in the form of reports, papers, analysis and data runs to support health care coverage policy decisions, inform payment models, legislative proposals and initiatives, measure program and policy impacts, monitor health care quality, meet federal and state reporting and monitoring requirements and conduct ongoing performance measurement.

All DHS Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the six (6) competency themes from the Enterprise-wide Leader Competency Model:

+ Leading Self

+ Leading Others

+ Leading the Organization

+ Leading Outside the Organization

+ Leading with DEAI

+ Getting Work Done

** Minimum Qualifications*
* Demonstrated leadership experience
* * Leadership experience can include:

+ Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;

+ Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);

+ A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

+ 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

+ 100+ hours per year time commitment

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* ** Four (4) years professional research and data analysis experience demonstrating the following:*
* ** Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated experience in research methodology, survey research techniques, complex…