Senior Research Scientist - Program Integrity Analytics - Research Analysis Specialist, Senior

Senior Research Scientist
- Program Integrity Analytics
- Research Analysis Specialist, Senior

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• Working Title:
  
  Senior Research Scientist
  - Program Integrity Analytics
• Job Class:
  Research Analysis Specialist Senior
• Agency:
  Human Services Dept

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/14/2026
• Closing Date: 10/27/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit:
  Health Care Administration / Eligibility and Access
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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.

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 exists to serve as the statewide lead for data analytics, research, business intelligence, automation, and performance monitoring for Healthcare Eligibility and Access (HCEA) Program Integrity and Oversight (PIO). The incumbent independently plans, designs, and conducts complex research studies, program evaluations, and advanced data analyses to assess the effectiveness, quality, consistency, and compliance of Minnesota Health Care Programs administered by counties and tribal agencies.

The position develops statewide analytics strategies, enterprise reporting solutions, predictive models, and automated business processes that identify emerging risks, evaluate program outcomes, improve oversight, and support executive decision-making, legislative initiatives, audits, policy development, and continuous quality improvement through evidence-based recommendations.

Three (3) years of professional experience with research design, program evaluation methodologies, quantitative and qualitative research methods, statistical analysis, and evidence-based decision-making.

• Knowledge of statistical modeling, predictive analytics, sampling methodologies, longitudinal analysis, and hypothesis testing sufficient to evaluate program effectiveness, identify emerging risks, assess intervention outcomes, and support policy and operational decision-making.

Experience with using systems such as;
Microsoft Power BI, DAX, Power Query, Power Automate, and Excel

Ability to integrate and analyze multiple data sources, including healthcare program data, compliance findings, audit results, performance measures, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Ability to design and lead complex statewide analytical studies, program evaluations, and assessments that inform oversight strategies and organizational priorities.

Knowledge of healthcare eligibility programs, Medicaid administration, county and tribal program operations, compliance monitoring, corrective action processes, audits, and quality improvement practices.

Ability to develop performance measures, dashboards, and reporting standards that improve accountability, transparency, and consistency across statewide operations.

Ability to communicate complex analytical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to executive leadership, program staff, county and tribal partners, and other stakeholders.

Ability to provide consultation and technical guidance on data governance, reporting practices, automation opportunities, and continuous improvement…