**Working Title: Data Analyst** **Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior** **Agency: Human Services Dept** + **Job ID** : 86957 + **Location** : St. Paul + Telework Eligible (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf ) : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 06/25/2025 + **Closing Date** : 07/01/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office + **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / BHDH AMH Data Evaluation + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 to applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state to Minnesota and live 50-miles or less from the primary/principal work location. Effective June 1, employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 50 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance may be eligible to telework up to 100% of the time._** **_**Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval._** The primary focus of this position is to design and execute program utilization outcomes, specifically through the development of bi-annual progress reports for Adult Mental Health (AMH) providers and/or grantees reporting into the Mental Health Information System (MHIS). This role supports the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) by contributing to clinical and evaluation coordination, quality management, and performance monitoring across existing and emerging behavioral health programs for adults. The primary focus of this position is to design and execute program utilization outcomes, specifically through the development of bi-annual progress reports for Adult Mental Health (AMH) providers and/or grantees reporting into the Mental Health Information System (MHIS). This role supports the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) by contributing to clinical and evaluation coordination, quality management, and performance monitoring across existing and emerging behavioral health programs for adults. This position also plays a key role in supporting research initiatives and activities aligned with the Federal Block Grant (FBG) and other federal and/or legislative funding streams. The incumbent in this position brings specialized expertise in grant compliance, data analytics, and program evaluation to ensure effective reporting, strategic planning, and continuous improvement of behavioral health services for adults. **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 highly-skilled experience demonstrating expertise supporting research and data analysis. Experience must include: + Understanding of data analyses and research techniques. + Practical experience with data collection, data manipulation, data transformation and interpretation. + Skilled at using MS Excel and other MS Suite programs. + General knowledge of SQL for querying databases. + Basic experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, R, and/or SAS. _*_ **_Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Public Health, or another related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience._** **_**Master’s Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Public Health, or another related fields may substitute for one (2) year of work experience._** **Preferred Qualifications** + Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. + Experience working with , any data warehouse, information systems and/or programs. + Advanced experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau to create high level interactive dashboards. + Proficient in advanced SQL. + Strong ability to think critically and solve problems effectively, with strong written and verbal communications skills and high-level attention to detail. + Knowledge of Mental/Behavioral Health Care Programs. + Data analysis for health-care related programs. **Additional Requirements** + MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalists forthisposition.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck. + Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to jobperformance.It alsoincludescontact withtheapplicant'sformer employer(s). AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. 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