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Working Title: T-MSIS Lead Analyst and CMS Data Liaison

Job Class: Research Scientist 3

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 89296

+ **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** : 10/01/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/30/2025

+ **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 - 5:00pm

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / 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 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.

This highly skilled and technical data position exists to support and lead DHS health care data quality efforts and to perform Federal compliance duties pertaining to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required T-MSIS (Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System) data. These duties are the foundation of DHS efforts in producing timely and actionable information and data to the CMS, legislative bodies, policy-makers, health care providers, internal staff, and external state agencies or other organizations in support of the Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP). This position is part of the Healthcare Administration (HCA) interdivisional data team which develops and manages a strategic plan for enterprise data management.

Additional responsibilities include:

+ Play team lead role in continued implementation of the complex and persistent communications regarding T-MSIS data submitted to CMS.

+ Analyze health care data for purposes of understanding needed extract and system change.

+ Plan and design studies, develop the methods and procedures for completing given data analysis projects, and develop and manage databases required to carry out such projects.

+ Interpret data and study results to inform management of possible policy and program changes and execute highly technical analysis necessary to support management decisions and strategic planning for program outcomes and cost analyses.

+ Provide technical direction and consultation to management and staff regarding all of the above, and represent the department on planning teams.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Four (4) years of advanced professional research experience in health or social sciences that demonstrates:

+ Statistical analysis software such as SAS, SPSS, STATA or R

+ Data analysis, data manipulation, data transformation and interpretation, and modelling, including multiple regression techniques

+ Project management, report writing and oral presentation of analysis and research results

+ Computer skills sufficient to construct tables and graphs displaying data/results to facilitate data analysis or to visually report data using statistical analyses, database reports and presentation software

Preferred Qualifications

+ Masters’ or doctoral in health science, social science, or related discipline.

+ Experience with:

+ Health services research or health care policy

+ Large health care claims or other data stored in complex SQL Based data warehouse systems

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

+ Experience in leading staff and teams, training and coaching staff, engaging in process improvement work, performing project management, and managing relationships with customers.

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