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Working Title: Lead Data Scientist

Job Class: Research Scientist 3

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86506

+ **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** : 05/28/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/10/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG) DSAI Analy&Insight Team 3

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional

+ 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 (DHS) 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.

_*Applicants should plan to be in office at least 50% of the time each month.*_

This position exists to lead the data, fiscal analysis, and statistical research work of the Analytics and Insights unit of the Office of Inspector General (OIG). As a technical and subject matter expert on topics and programs across OIG’s divisions (Licensing, Background Studies, and Program Integrity and Oversight), the incumbent will provide reports, dashboards, visualizations, and consultation to division leadership within OIG, other administrations across Department of Human Services (DHS), and external stakeholders including federal stakeholders, research and policy groups, and the public.

The incumbent with work with DHS leadership and management to conduct complex research and design methodologies or processes for large-scale, strategic projects that drive decisions on OIG’s work with the program areas it oversees and investigates. To successfully accomplish these projects, the incumbent will employ a high level of expertise in the necessary program policy, data systems, technical tools, and statistical techniques to analyze complex programs and systems. The incumbent will also use this expertise to lead the team in developing new solutions to improve the multifaceted work of the OIG including data infrastructure and design improvements; statistical techniques, algorithms, and predictive models; and process improvement. As an expert in the systems and tools used by the team for analysis, the incumbent will be a resource to the team for technical questions and troubleshooting; will coordinate the validation of analysis conducted by the team; and will provide mentorship to team members as they grow their analytics skills.

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 experience analyzing and reporting with data; performing spatial or statistical analysis and modeling; and managing data and querying databases.

Experience must include demonstrated proficiency in the following:

+ Structured Query Language (SQL).

+ Data collection, data analysis, data manipulation, data transformation and interpretation.

+ One or more programming language (Python, R, SAS, Java, Scala).

+ Data visualization (Tableau, PowerBI),

+ Analytic tools/platforms (Alteryx, R Studio, SAS, Databricks, Anaconda).

+ Lead work experience including leading projects, leading teams, reviewing work of other, etc.

A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Statistics or area of study related to data sciences and data mining, economics, finance or other analytical fields may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of complex government processes, federal-state-county connections, system/business infrastructure design concepts, and fiscal responsibility and accountability methods.

+ Synthesize and organize large volumes of complex information and ideas and present them, written and verbally, in a succinct, easily understandable fashion.

+ Demonstrated proficiency in programming and manipulation of data and statistical analysis of data with software such as SAS, Python or R including multiple regression techniques

+ Experience using software as a service and cloud solutions like Salesforce, Databricks, Azure data factory, dbt, and Fivetran

+ Knowledge of Office of Inspector General (OIG) programs and OIG divisions; OIG’s mission, values, and activities; and the state and federal laws and regulations governing OIG’s administration and management.

+ Understand data privacy laws and rules such as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

+ Incorporate data into policy recommendations, objectives, and strategic planning initiatives.

+ Experience in most of the following applications/data systems: MMIS, MAXIS, MEC2, LIS/ELMS, DEED, case tracking applications, NetStudy 2.0, SSIS.

+ Demonstrated proficiency scripting with another programming language (Python, R, SAS, Java, Scala, Jinja, Databricks) in addition to Structured Query Language (SQL)

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