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Working Title: Data Visualization Specialist/Research Analysis Spec Sr

Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

+ **Job ID** : 87778

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Limited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 07/24/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 08/07/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : DCYF/Early Learning Services

+ **Work Shift:** Day Shift

+ **Work Hours** : 8:00am-4:30pm

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

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

+ **End Date** : 09/30/2026

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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.

***Telework Within Minnesota and flexible hours options are available. Employees that live 50 miles or less from their primary/principal work location and live within the State may telework more than 50% with approval. *** Employees may telework outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary/principal work location.

_***This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to one year.***_

The incumbent in this position will develop, design, evaluate, and analyze data visualization products and tools for internal and external use. These products and tools will be created using both large data sets as well as smaller, community-based data sources and will focus on data that supports the Early Childhood Longitudinal Data System (ECLDS). The ECLDS brings together 20+ data sources across multiple state agencies to answer complicated questions about children and families. The incumbent will (1) assess data sources to identify potential indicators of interest; (2) collect, compile, and conduct necessary statistical analysis using a preferred software package (SPSS/STATA/SAS/R/Python); (3) determine inclusion criteria for visualization products; (4) integrate Tableau mapping techniques; (5) ensure quality assurance of data; (6) design and develop new instruments as needed; and (7) create data visualization products for diverse audiences. The position must have advanced level technical skills and be able to work in variable situations through substantive change during the full modernization of the ECLDS, including circumstances never encountered.

Responsibilities include:

+ Independently define and identify existing data sources pertinent to the Early Childhood Longitudinal Data System (ECLDS). As an expert, develop and execute necessary statistical analysis using a preferred software package (SPSS/STATA/SAS/R/Python). Evaluate results of analysis to determine inclusion criteria for visualization products.

+ Direct the integration of Tableau mapping techniques to lead modernization of the front-end dashboards for the ECLDS.

+ Provide audit and quality assurance of data, providing review to high-level professional staff and colleagues, including division director, Data Analytics Supervisor and research colleagues; identify, develop and execute new instruments as needed; and create data visualization products for diverse audiences.

+ Support the creation and implementation of the ECLDS Data Strategy, specifically in the goals of improving how user groups engage with ECLDS public reports.

+ Gain an understanding of level of effort that goes into each ECLDS report, weighing the functionality and effort of both public and secure reports; partner with other ECLDS staff and the MNIT project team on determining how to improve user experience; and align use cases and dashboards with policy needs.

+ Help determine an evaluation plan to track dashboard usage.

+ Ensure quality assurance of data, create data visualization products for diverse audiences, and will work to ensure consistency of style and methodology across the array of data products developed.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of advanced professional experience in early childhood or closely related field involving research, analysis, and data interpretation. Experience must include the following:

+ Collecting and compiling data, as well as conducting necessary statistical analysis using a preferred software package such as SPSS, STATA, SAS, R, or Python

+ Knowledge and experience utilizing Tableau

+ Creating data visualization products

+ Quality assurance checks of data

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of programs and services that impact Minnesotan children and their families

+ Accessibility standards for data visualization

+ Assessing data sources to identify indicators of interest

+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a 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.