Back to Jobs search

Lead Data Scientist - Research Scientist 3

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 2h ago

Working Title: Lead Data Scientist

Job Class: Research Scientist 3

Agency: Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Job ID : 88323

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 08/26/25. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position.

Date Posted : 08/20/2025

Closing Date : 09/02/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

Division/Unit : DCYF / OIG Analytics & Insights

Work Shift : Day Shift

Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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 Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

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 and flexible hours options are available. Employees that live 50 miles or less from their primary/principal work location and live within the State may telework more than 50% with approval. Employees may telework outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary/principal work location.*

This position exists to lead data, fiscal analysis, and statistical research of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Office of Inspector General (OIG) for one or more of its lines of business (Licensing, Program Integrity Oversight, Legal), providing reports, dashboards, visualizations, and consultation to OIG leadership and other key internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

Create and maintain reports, surveys, presentations, dashboards, and visualizations of data analyses to inform management decision-making, assist in strategic planning, and increase operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Respond to internal and external requests for data and information related to data on programs overseen or investigated by OIG.

Advise OIG management and staff on research and data analysis, survey design and evaluation, performance measurement, statistical analysis methodologies, data governance, and division systems and tools and recommend changes when warranted.

Serve as lead of the data team with the ongoing, daily responsibility to prioritize, schedule, assign, direct, guide, and report on the work activities of others in the data unit so that work is completed in an efficient and effective manner.

Develop, maintain, and improve statistical models to identify and predict harm (maltreatment), risk, fraud, and non-compliance in the programs overseen and investigated by OIG.

Design and Implement OIGs data strategy and expand the use of data to empower better decision making, program compliance, and program integrity so that the division can fulfill its responsibilities across the complex programs it oversees and investigates in its Licensing, Public Integrity Oversight, and Legal Divisions.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience must include demonstrated proficiency in the following:

Structured Query Language (SQL).

Data collection, data analysis, data manipulation, data transformation and interpretation.

One or more programming language (Python, R, SAS, Java, Scala).

Data visualization (Tableau, PowerBI, Looker, Qlik),

Analytic tools/platforms (Alteryx, R Studio, SAS, Databricks, Anaconda).

Lead work experience including leading projects, leading teams, reviewing work of other, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of DCYF Office of Inspector General (OIG) programs and OIG divisions; OIG's mission, values, and activities; and the state and federal laws and regulations governing OIG's administration and management.

Experience in most of the following applications/data systems: MMIS, MAXIS, MEC2, LIS/ELMS/Salesforce Hub, DEED, case tracking applications, NetStudy 2.0, SSIS.

Ability to synthesize and organize large volumes of complex information and ideas and present them, written and verbally, in a succinct, easily understandable fashion.

Demonstrated proficiency in programming and manipulation of data and statistical analysis of data with software such as SAS, Python or R including multiple regression techniques.

Understands data privacy laws and rules such as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Demonstrated proficiency scripting with another programming language (Python, R, SAS, Java, Scala, Jinja, Databricks) in addition to Structured Query Language (SQL)

Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

Reference check

Criminal Background check

Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

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.

Similar Jobs

Data Scientist

Jostens • Minneapolis, MN • 2h ago

IT & Engineering

DATA SCIENTIST ABOUT YOU: This role is a member of the Data Science team, which is focused on developing advanced analytic models to understand consumer behaviors. The incumbent works directly with various business group...

2h ago

Go to Apply

2026 Engineering Rotation Program

U.S. Bank • Hopkins, MN • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it tak...

5h ago

Go to Apply

2026 Analytics Rotational Development Program

U.S. Bank • Minneapolis, MN • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

5h ago

Go to Apply

(USA) Tire & Battery Technician - Automotive

Walmart • Fridley, MN • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

Position Summary... As a Tire & Battery Center Technician you will work to provide safe and efficient service in both the sales and service areas of the department and deliver to our members more of what they love, f...

5h ago

Go to Apply

R&D Lab Technician

Actalent • Saint Paul, MN • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

Job Title: Lab Technician Job Description The laboratory technician plays a crucial role in conducting chemical and physical laboratory tests to aid scientists and engineers in qualitative and quantitative analyses of so...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Business Supply Chain (BSC) - Engineer

3M • Maplewood, MN • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

Job Description: Business Supply Chain Engineer Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally i...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift

Danaher Corporation • New Brighton, MN • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Radiometer, one of Danaher's ( https://danaher.com/our-businesses ) 15+ op...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Sr Advanced Electrical Engineer

Resideo • Golden Valley, MN • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

At Resideo, we're building smarter, more sustainable homes and businesses around the world. Our Global Climate Solutions team is looking for a Sr Advanced Electrical Engineer to support their efforts of driving innovatio...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Electrical Design Technician III (Non-Exempt)

Medtronic • Mounds View, MN • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 25 Aug 2025 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all....

1d ago

Go to Apply

Entry-level Life Sciences Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Cognizant • Saint Paul, MN • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

Entry-level Life Sciences Manufacturing Systems Engineer About the Role Cognizant Life Sciences Manufacturing is a world leading provider of products and services to the Life Sciences industry. We are focused on improvin...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.