Lead Data Analyst / Research Scientist 3

Job Class: Research Scientist 3

Working Title: Lead Data Analyst - Research Scientist 3

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/21/2022
• Closing Date: 02/03/2022
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit: DHS-Payroll / OIG Data & Analytics Team 2
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $32.49 - $48.32/hourly; $67,839 - $100,892/annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes

The Lead Data Analyst will be the primary subject matter and technical expert of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Data and Analytics Office’s data, databases, data models, data management, and research and survey methodology. You will be responsible to lead the work of a team of data analysts, help implement the OIG data strategy, and expand the use of data to empower better decision-making, program compliance, and program integrity in partnership with OIG’s four divisions:

• Background Studies Division (BGS): Performs over 350,000 background studies per year on virtually all individuals who provide health care or human services in Minnesota on behalf of county, state, and federal entities, as well as Tribal governments.
• Financial Fraud and Abuse Investigations Division (FFAID): Investigates unauthorized use of the state’s publicly funded health care, cash assistance, and child care programs. Investigatory scope includes over 100 provider types, as well as individuals who may misrepresent their eligibility to access program funds and services.
• Licensing Division: In cooperation with counties, licenses approximately 24,000 service providers and monitors and investigates compliance with Minnesota laws and rules, protecting the health, safety, and rights of those receiving services by requiring that providers meet minimum standards of care and physical environment.
• Legal Counsel’s Office: Serves as the chief legal advisor to the Inspector General and manages and oversees legal functions across OIG

Other responsibilities and work will include:

• Creating tools, insights, and data products including reports, surveys, presentations, dashboards and Visualizations for DHS and OIG business partners, stakeholders, and citizens
• Collaborating with business partners to define problems, find applicable data, and propose solutions based on data analysis
• Democratizing data and insights to deliver self-service tools that enable business partners to make better decisions more quickly
• Educating business leaders leveraging data storytelling to present data in a succinct, understandable fashion for diverse audiences
• Providing technical consultation to OIG management and staff in data analyses, payment methodologies, cost analyses, statistical and analytic techniques, research methodologies, survey design and evaluation, performance measurement, statistical analysis methodologies, data governance, and OIG data systems

Minimum Qualifications

3 years of specialized professional experience analyzing and reporting with data; performing spatial or statistical analysis and modeling; and managing data and querying databases.

Experience must include the following:

• Structured Query Language (SQL);
• data collection, data analysis, data manipulation, transformation, and interpretation, data visualization;
• data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Excel), and analytic tools (Alteryx, R Studio, SAS, SPSS, STATA);
• Lead work experience – leading projects, leading teams, reviewing work of other, etc.

A Bachelor’s Degree 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

• Experience in most of the following applications/data systems: MMIS, MAXIS, MEC2, LIS/ELMS, DEED, case tracking applications, NetStudy 2.0, SSIS
• Scripting experience with another programming language (Python, R, SAS, Java, Scala) in addition to Structured Query Language (SQL);
• Programming and manipulation of data and statistical analysis of data with software such as SAS, SPSS, Python or R including multiple regression techniques
• Knowledge of the OIG programs and divisions, DHS and OIG's mission, values, and activities
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Additional Requirements

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

Why Work For Us

WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Peder Garnaas-Halvorson at [email protected] and Paul Zuke at [email protected].

If you are a Connect 700 applicant, please email your certificate and the Job posting ID number to Carolyn Rice at [email protected] by the position close date.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services’ ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or [email protected] for assistance.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 you need.