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Working Title: Data and Research Analyst - Education Consultant 3

Job Class: Education Consultant 3

Agency: Education Department

+ **Job ID** : 86358

+ **Location** : Minneapolis

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes - Up to 50%

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 05/22/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/13/2025

+ **Bid Open** : 05/22/2025

+ **Bid Close** : 05/29/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Education-St Paul / Data Practices and Analytics

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $37.98 - $56.50 / hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 / annually

+ **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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above.

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 within the Data Practices and Analytics Division exists to lead and direct large and high priority educational program and policy data analysis, research, and evaluation at the Minnesota Department of Education. Duties will include:

+ Develop and apply evaluation instruments and complex statistical analysis methodologies to determine and communicate the progress of learners and the effectiveness of educational programs.

+ Design and implement research for multiple interconnected education programs, such as but not limited to, multilingual/English learners, school accountability systems, early childhood, special education, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers.

+ Provide consultation and professional advice to educational personnel, institutions, organizations, and policymakers in the design, selection and development of state-wide educational programs through analytical reports, presentations, and engagement.

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering state. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Five (5) years of professional experience in data management, data analysis and program evaluation

A Doctorate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience; A Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; and a Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience

Experience must include:

+ Experience completing analyses using a programming code (e.g., R, SQL, SAS STATA, Python)

+ Experience providing technical assistance, training or teaching about data analysis or using data for decision making

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience working with K-12 data

+ Familiarity with Minnesota's school accountability system

+ Knowledge of balanced assessment systems and how to appropriately use assessment results in educational programming decisions

+ Familiarity with early education assessments

+ Familiarity with multilingual learner programming and data

+ Experience completing program evaluations

+ Experience using data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

+ SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

+ Employment Reference Check

+ Conflict of Interest Review

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.