What we offer
Join the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services in Saint Paul, where your work strengthens housing stability and access to essential support services. Our benefits package is designed to support your health, family, and ongoing professional growth.
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- Six weeks of paid leave for new birth or adoption
- Pension plan for retirement after at least three years
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Tax-free health, dental, and dependent care accounts
- Well-being resources and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Daily Living and Convenience Services for support at home
Role overview
As a Data Analyst for the Homelessness, Housing and Support Services Administration (HHSSA) within Minnesota DHS, you will conduct research, perform data analysis, and generate reports to support program evaluation, policy development, and evidence-based decision making for homelessness and housing programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support research, program evaluation, performance measurement, and data analysis for HHSSA programs such as Housing Support, cash assistance, Medical Assistance, and other homelessness initiatives and grants.
- Collect, compile, validate, manage, and analyze data from multiple sources to support operations, evaluation, policy development, accountability, and program integrity efforts with a focus on quality control and compliance.
- Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, visualizations, and data summaries; respond to information requests from HHSSA staff and leadership, other DHS divisions, legislators, county and tribal partners, state agencies, and community stakeholders.
- Support research and evaluation projects by aiding data collection, analysis, and the preparation of findings, reports, and recommendations.
- Assist in developing, monitoring, and refining program performance measures and outcome metrics in collaboration with policy staff, management, stakeholders, and other decision-makers.
- Communicate technical information and analytical findings through reports, presentations, dashboards, and related products to support data-informed decisions.
- Promote data quality, consistency, and accessibility by documenting data sources, methodologies, processes, and reporting procedures; provide technical assistance and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across HHSSA.
Requirements
- Three years of experience in data analysis, research, program evaluation, performance measurement, or related work.
- Practical knowledge of housing and support service programs or homelessness grant programs.
- Experience with data management, reporting, research projects, or program evaluation activities.
- Experience collecting, cleaning, validating, transforming, or interpreting data.
- Basic proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools such as SQL, R, Tableau, Power BI, or Excel.
- Experience communicating analytical findings through reports, presentations, dashboards, or data summaries.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Public Health, or related fields may substitute for one year of work experience.
- Master’s Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Public Health, or related fields may substitute for two years of work experience.
Technologies
- SQL
- R
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Excel
- MAXIS
- MMIS
- HMIS
Preferred qualifications
- Experience collaborating with diverse teams from different backgrounds and cultures.
- Experience with data warehouses, information systems, or related programs.
- Experience with human services, housing, homelessness, healthcare, or government program data.
- Familiarity with administrative data systems such as MAXIS, MMIS, and HMIS.
- Experience documenting data sources, business processes, validation procedures, and reporting methodologies.
- Knowledge of data quality, performance measurement, and program evaluation concepts.
- Advanced proficiency with relational databases and data analysis tools like R or SQL.
- Ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences.
- Experience supporting surveys, focus groups, or other data collection efforts.
- Experience analyzing data related to Minnesota Health Care Programs, HCBS, Medicaid claims, cash and food assistance programs, or grant-funded programs.
- Knowledge of data privacy, confidentiality, and security requirements.
Job details
- Location: Saint Paul, MN (onsite)
- Telework eligible: Yes
- Work hours: Day shift, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
- Travel: Approximately 10% for trainings, meetings, and conferences
- Full/Part time: Full-time
- Salary: $32.40 - $47.76 hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 annually
- Job ID: 94778
How to apply
To apply, select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. For questions about applying, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or careers@state.mn.us. Additional information about the application process is available at http://www.mn.gov/careers. For position-specific questions, email Shawn Tobias at shawn.tobias@state.mn.us. If you are applying to the Connect 700 Program, follow the Connect 700 instructions by emailing the required details to Dennis Stevenson at dennis.b.stevenson@state.mn.us. ADA accommodations are available; contact the DHS ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES_ADA@state.mn.us for assistance.
About the agency
WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE. The Minnesota Department of Human Services supports the well-being of 1.7 million people each year by helping them meet basic needs and achieve their highest potential.
Equal opportunity
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people of color and Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, women, and veterans.
Applicants with disabilities
Reasonable accommodations are available. If you need assistance with searching or applying, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or careers@state.mn.us and share the support you require.
