Senior Healthcare Data Analyst - Agency Policy Specialist

Working Title : Senior Healthcare Data Analyst

Job Class : Agency Policy Specialist

Agency : Human Services Dept

Job ID : 89227

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Regular / Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 09 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 10 / 2025

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

Division / Unit : Health Care Administration / Research and Quality

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

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range : $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / annually

Job Class Option : Health Care Qual Improv & Ana

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl / MAPE

FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities () : 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.

The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst position is part of the Data Analysis Team which is collectively responsible for analyzing health care data for purposes such as estimating the need for health care services, evaluating and improving payment methodologies, estimating the impact of changes in delivery and payment systems, and measuring health care outcomes. Members of the team interpret data and study results to inform management of possible policy and program changes and execute highly technical analyses necessary to support management decisions and strategic planning for program outcomes and cost analyses. Members of the team also provide technical direction and consultation to management and staff and represent the division on planning teams charged with collection and dissemination of information related to the above activities.

This position is responsible for core data analyst functions such as responding to requests for complex data extraction and analytics, producing and interpreting data summaries and reports, interfacing with internal and external customers, participating on and leading cross-functional project teams, supporting various research projects within the Division, maintaining subject matter expertise in select aspects of the Department of Human Services (DHS) data and data systems, and participating in special projects as needed. There also is an expectation that data analysts will be an active participant in team, section and division-level functions such as planning, process improvement and documentation efforts, and quality improvement efforts.

Responsibilities include :

Assisting internal and external customers with defining data needs, accessing DHS data using complex queries, and transforming data into useful forms using state-of-the-art tools and rigorous methodologies.

Performing high-quality data analysis and interpretation in order to distill useful information from the data and presenting that information in a customer-friendly format.

Providing technical consultation to management and staff within the organization. Participating on and leading cross-functional and cross-organizational project teams working on defining data needs and designing solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of professional experience with one or more of the following :

Experience in SAS and / or other statistical software such as Stata, SPSS, R, etc..

Experience with relational databases and / or data warehouse environments.

Experience with data extraction, data manipulation, data transformation and interpretation.

Bachelor's degree in health care administration, health services research, public health or related social science field may substitute for 1 year of professional experience; OR Master's degree in health care administration, health services research, public health or related social science field may substitute for 2 year of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in the health or social sciences or related discipline.

2 years of experience in SAS and / or other statistical software such as Stata, SPSS, R, etc..

Experience with SAS Business Intelligence software suite.

Experience working in health services research or health care policy.

Experience working with health care data systems, such as claims data or electronic health records.

Experience with project management, technical and non-technical report writing, and oral presentation of analysis and results.

Experience with DHS data and data systems including MMIS and MAXIS.

Knowledge of Minnesota public health care programs, including coverage policy and purchasing strategies.

Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels within and outside of the organization, and have excellent communication skills.

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

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.

REFERENCE / BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.