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Working Title: Provider and Hospital Analyst

Job Class: Research Scientist 2

Agency: Health Department

+ **Job ID** : 89251

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes - Hybrid

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open for bid and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 11/04/2025.

+ **Date Posted** : 10/29/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/12/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Health Department / Health-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Health Policy / Health Economics Program (HEP)

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Employees (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 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.

Channel your interest in applied research of health care markets, access and financing by joining the fantastic Health Policy Research team in the Health Economics Program (HEP). Collaborate with us as we strive to increase our understanding of the drivers of health care spending and analyze Minnesota’s health care provider market to bring the best evidence to health policy discussions in the state.

The Health Economics Program is seeking a skilled analyst to lead and conduct independent analysis on hospital and provider financing, utilization, and service availability. This position plays a critical role in shaping health policy through data-driven insights and supports state-level efforts to improve health care affordability, access, and equity.

Working as a member of the Health Care Provider Market Research & Oversight group, in the Health Policy Research (HPR) unit of the Health Economics Program, the analyst will manage multiple simultaneous analyses using key state and federal data on hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic imaging facilities, radiation therapy clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Key responsibilities include conducting statistical analysis of encounter financial, and administrative data sets; developing annual research workplans; selecting appropriate research methodologies; and producing high-impact publications such as legislative reports, chartbooks, and issue briefs.

The position is also responsible for data validation, quality assurance, and the development of standards and procedures to ensure integrity and compliance across several key MDH datasets.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead and conduct analysis on provider and hospital financing, utilization, and service availability using appropriate techniques and methods.

+ Perform, analyze, and interpret statistical analysis of financial and administrative encounter data sets.

+ Develop and maintain robust data quality assurance, validation tools, and documentation.

+ Communicate findings through clear, accessible formats for both technical and public audiences.

+ Contribute to legislative research, and the development of state health care policy.

+ Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

This hybrid position is currently eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants residing in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the work location. Telework of up to 50% may be approved based on the needs of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years* of experience conducting health care systems research projects using advanced statistical analysis which may include data science, analytics, interoperability, data equity, informatics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and data strategy, data modernization, governance and research.

Additional qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:

+ Ability to utilize and synthesize different data sets to complete research.

+ Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to critically evaluate research methodologies, quality assurance, and analytical approaches.

+ Knowledge of hospital operations, finance and/or data reporting systems.

+ Proficiency in statistical software such as R, SAS, STATA, SPSS and data visualization tools such as PowerBI.

*A degree in a related field such as, but not limited to, Data Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Health Services Research, Data Science, or Public Policy may count towards experience as follows:

+ Associate's = 6 months

+ Bachelor's = 12 months

+ Master's = 18 months

+ PhD = 24 months

Preferred Qualifications

+ Familiarity with state and federal health care regulations and data privacy standards.

+ Experience working with Audited Financial Statements, Medicare Cost Reports and hospital transparency data.

+ Experience evaluating new program areas or topics with little or no procedural or methodological precedents.

+ Ability to act independently when evaluating data, analyzing issues, and conducting research.

+ Understanding of health care provider markets, especially hospital markets and their financial arrangements.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

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.