Minnesota Department of Human Services
Data Analyst / Agency Policy Specialist
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Working Title
Data Analyst
Job Class Agency Policy Specialist
Agency Human Services Dept
Location St. Paul, MN
Job Details
Job ID: 89761
Full‑Time
Day Shift 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
No travel required
Salary: $34.69–$51.45 per hour ($72,432–$107,427 annually)
FLSA Status: Exempt – Administrative
Union: 214 – MN Association of Professional Employees / MAPE
Telework Eligible: Yes
Job Summary The Department of Human Services (DHS) is looking for a Data Analyst to advance the data and analytic capabilities of the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Responsibilities
Implement the Office of Inspector General’s data strategy and expand the use of data to empower better decision‑making, program compliance, and program integrity in partnership with OIG business partners.
Create dashboards, visualizations, reports, and presentations of data analyses to inform management decision‑making and support strategic planning.
Respond to internal and external requests for data and information related to OIG data, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to data governance standards.
Provide technical consultation to OIG management and staff in data analyses, analytic model development, payment methodologies, cost analyses, statistical and analytic techniques, research methodologies, survey design and evaluation, performance measurement, statistical analysis methodologies, data governance, and OIG data systems and tools.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities to leverage data for improved program outcomes, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of analytics projects that inform oversight, compliance, and policy decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of specialized professional experience performing data analysis and reporting; conducting spatial or statistical analysis or modeling; programming to extract, manipulate, and analyze data; and developing data visualizations.
Experience includes: developing and executing complex SQL queries; data visualization using Tableau or equivalent analytic tools; programming in Python or R; developing and implementing machine learning or AI models for compliance detection; analysis of medical claims data for fraud, waste, and abuse; network analysis (e.g., Neo4j, Python NetworkX); understanding of data privacy laws such as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and HIPAA.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or related field may substitute for one year of experience.
Master’s Degree may substitute for two years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience implementing program monitoring, key indicator systems, and risk assessment models in a complex regulatory system.
Advanced Alteryx and Tableau knowledge.
Data Warehouse experience and expertise in data modeling.
Additional programming languages such as Ruby, SAS, Java, Scala.
Experience designing descriptive, predictive, prescriptive, and applied analytics.
Strong analytical, performance measurement, process improvement, and program evaluation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Medical professional background (preferred).
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
Additional Requirements
Successful completion of a criminal background check, reference check, and fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS).
Complete CJIS Security Awareness training within three business days of employment and obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.
How to Apply Select “Apply for Job” at the top of the page. For questions about applying, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651‑259‑3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online and email the Job ID#, Working Title, and eligible proof to Carolyn Rice at carolyn.rice@state.mn.us by the closing date.
Contact Patrick Hoban – patrick.hoban@state.mn.us
Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO Statement STATE OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA THE STATE OF MINNEAPOLIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, COLOR, CREED, FAITH, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF A DISABILITY OR SERVICE ANIMAL. DISABILITY AND WORK‑MODIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO ENSURE THAT ALL APPLICANTS CAN COMPETE ON AN EQUAL BASIS FOR JOBS IN STATE GOVERNMENT.
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Job Class Agency Policy Specialist
Agency Human Services Dept
Location St. Paul, MN
Job Details
Job ID: 89761
Full‑Time
Day Shift 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
No travel required
Salary: $34.69–$51.45 per hour ($72,432–$107,427 annually)
FLSA Status: Exempt – Administrative
Union: 214 – MN Association of Professional Employees / MAPE
Telework Eligible: Yes
Job Summary The Department of Human Services (DHS) is looking for a Data Analyst to advance the data and analytic capabilities of the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Responsibilities
Implement the Office of Inspector General’s data strategy and expand the use of data to empower better decision‑making, program compliance, and program integrity in partnership with OIG business partners.
Create dashboards, visualizations, reports, and presentations of data analyses to inform management decision‑making and support strategic planning.
Respond to internal and external requests for data and information related to OIG data, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to data governance standards.
Provide technical consultation to OIG management and staff in data analyses, analytic model development, payment methodologies, cost analyses, statistical and analytic techniques, research methodologies, survey design and evaluation, performance measurement, statistical analysis methodologies, data governance, and OIG data systems and tools.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities to leverage data for improved program outcomes, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of analytics projects that inform oversight, compliance, and policy decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of specialized professional experience performing data analysis and reporting; conducting spatial or statistical analysis or modeling; programming to extract, manipulate, and analyze data; and developing data visualizations.
Experience includes: developing and executing complex SQL queries; data visualization using Tableau or equivalent analytic tools; programming in Python or R; developing and implementing machine learning or AI models for compliance detection; analysis of medical claims data for fraud, waste, and abuse; network analysis (e.g., Neo4j, Python NetworkX); understanding of data privacy laws such as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and HIPAA.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or related field may substitute for one year of experience.
Master’s Degree may substitute for two years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience implementing program monitoring, key indicator systems, and risk assessment models in a complex regulatory system.
Advanced Alteryx and Tableau knowledge.
Data Warehouse experience and expertise in data modeling.
Additional programming languages such as Ruby, SAS, Java, Scala.
Experience designing descriptive, predictive, prescriptive, and applied analytics.
Strong analytical, performance measurement, process improvement, and program evaluation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Medical professional background (preferred).
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
Additional Requirements
Successful completion of a criminal background check, reference check, and fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS).
Complete CJIS Security Awareness training within three business days of employment and obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.
How to Apply Select “Apply for Job” at the top of the page. For questions about applying, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651‑259‑3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online and email the Job ID#, Working Title, and eligible proof to Carolyn Rice at carolyn.rice@state.mn.us by the closing date.
Contact Patrick Hoban – patrick.hoban@state.mn.us
Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO Statement STATE OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA THE STATE OF MINNEAPOLIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, COLOR, CREED, FAITH, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF A DISABILITY OR SERVICE ANIMAL. DISABILITY AND WORK‑MODIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO ENSURE THAT ALL APPLICANTS CAN COMPETE ON AN EQUAL BASIS FOR JOBS IN STATE GOVERNMENT.
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