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Data Analyst - Medicaid Fraud Division

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 1d ago

Working Title: Data Analyst - Medicaid Fraud Division

Job Class: Legal Assistant 5, 6, or 7

Agency: Attorney General's Office

Job ID : 86984

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes, hybrid

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 06/23/2025

Closing Date : 07/07/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Attorney General's Office / Attorney General-Excluded Oth

Division/Unit : Attorney Gen. / Medicaid Fraud Investigators

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

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

Legal Assistant 5 Attorney General Salary Range: $25.14 - $37.60 / hourly; $52,492 - $78,508 / annually

Legal Assistant 6 Attorney General Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually

Legal Assistant 7 Attorney General Salary Range: $31.61 - $47.69 / hourly; $66,001 - $99,576 / annually

Classified Status : Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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.

The Office is currently seeking a Data Analyst in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) of the Office. The MFCU conducts criminal and civil investigations into health care providers suspected of defrauding the Minnesota Medicaid program.

A successful candidate in this position will be able to:

Review, analyze, organize, and sort large volumes of data

Generate reports to support the investigations within the MFCU

Review the allegation(s) being investigated, the applicable Medicaid program rules, and the relationship of those components to the claims data and/or relevant data obtained from state agencies or insurance companies

Work with large, complex data sets

Synthesize findings into comprehensive reports

Assist the Director and Investigative Auditor with administrative duties involved in complying with the Federal Grant Requirements, including but not limited to the Unit's Annual Statistical Report (ASR), annual Grant Recertification

Assist Lead Investigative Auditor with reviewing incoming referrals from State Agencies, Health Insurance Companies, Law Enforcement, duties would include assisting with a complete a preliminary analysis for the Lead Investigative Auditor to include open-source data

While most duties are in an office environment, analysts may also be called upon to assist with the execution of premises search warrants, as well as assist with the review of evidence seized during search warrants. Analysts are required to testify at in-person Court hearings about their findings, including at criminal jury trials.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of in-office work and telework).

Minimum Qualifications

Related bachelor's degree or equivalent experience as a data analyst or in a related position

1 year of professional experience in an analyst position using Microsoft Excel, including demonstrated experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP or index/match functions, power query, and creating VBA macros/or Python linking to Excel

Basic knowledge of the Minnesota Medicaid program, medical coding, and basic investigative technique

To be considered at the LA6 level, candidates must have 6 or more years of directly related experience. To be considered at the LA7 level, candidates must have 12 or more years of directly related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

3 or more years of professional experience in an analyst position using Microsoft Excel, including demonstrated experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP or index/match functions, power query, and creating VBA macros/or Python Linking to Excel

Experience working with financial records

Experience working in a criminal justice system

Experience testifying in courtroom proceedings

Physical Requirements

Ability to move and transport such articles as files, laptop computer and resource materials weighing up to 20 pounds

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. This background check may consist of the following components:

Conflict of Interest Review

Criminal History Check

Education / License Verification

Employment Reference / Records Check

In addition, this position requires successful background clearance including fingerprinting to access Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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.

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