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Working Title: Stroke System Evaluation Specialist

Job Class: Research Scientist 3

Agency: Health Department

+ **Job ID** : 90872

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Limited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers and bidders simultaneously. Open to bidders through 12/31/2025.

+ **Date Posted** : 12/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 01/16/2025

+ **Hiring Agency** : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

+ **Division** : Health Promotion and Chronic Disease

+ **Work Shift** : Day Shift

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

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

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

+ **End Date** : 06/30/2029

+ **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.

This position is located in the Stroke Program within the Cardiovascular Health Unit in the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Division at the Minnesota Department of Health. This position exists to lead program research, evaluation reporting, and surveillance data projects relevant to stroke and other intersecting chronic conditions. The incumbent will independently plan, design, implement, analyze, interpret and report on assessments and evaluation relevant to the Stroke Program. This position provides leadership and expertise in scientific research, methodology, and analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data. Key activities include planning, designing, and monitoring data infrastructure and data analysis and reporting, including collection and monitoring systems that support research and evaluation activities to assess the impact of the statewide stroke system of care and federal grants. This position also leads efforts to assist community grantees and contractors to evaluate the effectiveness of community initiatives in reducing health disparities. The work of this position enables the stroke program to accomplish tasks specified in federal grants and statewide stroke system efforts and ensures appropriate research design, statistical analysis, and reporting of data.

Primary responsibilities include:

+ Plan, develop, implement, coordinate, facilitate, and report on the evaluation plans and surveillance activities for the Minnesota Stroke Program.

+ Lead and execute all aspects of planning, facilitation, delivery, and implementation of the statewide Minnesota Stroke Portal. Provide leadership, consultation, and technical support to internal and external partners related to the use of the data system and provide leadership on efforts to use technology to connect data systems, data exchanges, and interoperability across program areas.

+ Provide expert consultation, guidance, and direction on evaluation and research methodology, data analysis, and program monitoring related to stroke and associated cardiovascular health conditions. Offer technical assistance to MDH staff, as well as community and clinical partners, to support the implementation of initiatives and to ensure the integration of health equity principles throughout all activities.

+ Lead the development and preparation of publications, reports, and oral and poster presentations that effectively communicate the impact and outcomes of the stroke program and statewide stroke system of care.

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

**To facilitate proper years of service 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** . Only applicants with resumes that clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Four (4) years of research experience including the following:

+ Experience conducting surveillance activities, including evaluation and reporting.

+ Experience planning and designing research studies and performing data analysis, including data collection and monitoring systems.

Minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Knowledge of scientific, experimental, statistical, and research design methodology.

+ Knowledge of the health care system, chronic disease surveillance data resources, methodologies, and literature.

Degree Equivalences:

A related associate degree may be substituted for six (6) months of experience. A related bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A related master's degree may be substituted for one and a half (1.5) years of experience. A related doctorate degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Degree in health informatics, statistics, epidemiology, public health, or closely related field.

+ Experience conducting advanced research in the areas of stroke or cardiovascular health.

Additional Requirements

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

+ Under the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations, the successful candidate must be able to accept work in the U.S.by the day employment begins. This agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.

+ This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand occasional travel which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

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.