**Working Title: Data Analyst** **Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator** **Agency: Human Services Dept** + **Job ID** : 84290 + **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** : 02/21/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/13/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office + **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / Reports and Forecasts B + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually + **Job Class Option** : Temp Assist Needy Fam Data Ana + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative + 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. _In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including childcare and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. Formerly a part of the Department of Human Services, the new Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Agency became effective on July 1, 2024. This position will move to DCYF in June of 2025._ **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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _(Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available for up to ten (10) days per pay period_ _.***_ This position exists to coordinate the administration of Minnesota’s TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) Data Reporting System and to validate both the administrative process and the resulting data to ensure that they meet federal requirements. The incumbent of this position serves as a technical expert on TANF data and federal reporting requirements to the Department of Human Services (DHS)/Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) management and staff; establishes the goals and objectives to be met by the reporting system; trains other DHS/DCYF staff in the technical aspects of the system; monitors compliance of the data with federal reporting requirements; and represents the State on technical reporting issues with federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reporting staff. **Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:** + Determine system objectives for Minnesota’s TANF Data Reporting Model in the DHS/DCYF Data Warehouse. + Function as the lead systems designer, technical administrator, and technical expert on Minnesota’s TANF Data Reporting Model. + Ensure that federal TANF data collection and audit requirements are timely and accurately met. + Represents the State and maintains reporting relationships with federal staff. + Manage the process of submitting federal TANF data reports. + Serves as an MFIP/TANF data expert to DHS/DCYF staff and apply this systems and programming knowledge to support the DCYF cash budget forecast by generating complex ad hoc data necessary to modify the cash budget forecast reflecting legislative and program policy changes. **Minimum Qualifications** **_**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**_** Three (3) years of experience in developing and implementing system and data collection objectives, specifications and methodologies. Experience must demonstrate: + Comprehensive knowledge of the MAXIS data system (or similar eligibility system for public assistance and health care), data structure, data relationships, and processes. + Experience extracting data from data warehousing using SAS and SQL in a variety of applications. + Experience providing data and other information for auditing purposes. + Developing and implementing system and data collection objectives, specifications, and methodologies. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience as an eligibility worker. + Experience extracting data from the DHS Data Warehouse. + Self-motivated and organized, able to manage multiple concurrent projects, and produce accurate work within a limited timeframe. + Experience in designing, administering, and troubleshooting data models in a relational database system. + Demonstrated understanding of the roles and inter-relationships of local, state, federal, and community agencies in the administration of public programs. + Ability to translate and simply present complex information to management and non-technical staff. + Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. **Additional Requirements** REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.