Working Title: Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Job Class: Health Assistant Division Director
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 88921
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers.
Date Posted : 11/24/2025
Closing Date : 12/15/2025
Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Division/Unit : Executive Office
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $50.25 - $71.95 / hourly; $104,922 - $150,232 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Managerial Plan
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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.
Join a mission-driven team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where you will contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans!
The Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) is the agency data executive responsible for creating a culture of data equity and advancing public health equity across the agency. The CDAO provides leadership for the development and implementation of a unified agency-wide data strategy that supports and improves public health programs, community health services, and health equity outcomes across Minnesota. This position oversees and aligns agency data strategy, governance, policy, and standards in close collaboration with the MNIT Chief Business Technology Officer/Chief Information Officer (CBTO/CIO) for MDH. Together, the CDAO and CBTO/CIO coordinate and implement the overall strategy for MNIT Partnering with MDH, the Office of Data Strategy and Interoperability, the Center for Health Information Policy and Transformation, Bureau leadership, Operations leadership, and the Commissioner.
The CDAO champions the agency's data and public health work with State leadership and on the national stage by seeking and implementing sustainable funding models, promoting modern data science methodologies, and ensuring that data-driven strategies translate into effective public health services and outcomes. The position provides strong governance and systems leadership by creating decision-making pathways informed by close consultation with internal and external partners. In partnership with the CBTO/CIO, the CDAO coordinates the Data Vision and Roadmap, the Data Modernization Plan, the data objectives and goals of the agency Strategic Plan, and the Commissioner's vision and strategic goals related to both data and community health.
Primary responsibilities include:
Lead and champion the strategic, transformative, and aligned use of data, analytics, and technology across the agency and with partners to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans.
Advance data modernization, including (a) data strategy, planning, prioritization, and project management; (b) data governance including defining processes for decision-making, input, and data cataloging; (c) data standards and exchange (e.g., TEFCA, USCDI); and emerging data technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning).
Create and maintain highly collaborative working relationships with the CBTO/CIO and leaders across public health programs and services to support MDH's strategic objectives for modern data use, data sharing, and implementation of technology.
Create and sustain strategic business partnerships that position MDH as trusted leaders and convener, cultivating influence with Tribal Nations, local public health departments, academic and health care partners, community groups, regulators, ehealth Advisory Committee and all other state, local, tribal, and federal agencies/entities.
This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office must work in-office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees outside of that radius may telework more if approved.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describe your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Four (4) years of both management and research and evaluation experience which must include the following:
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing change efforts through clear communication and strong stakeholder coordination.
Project management experience with full responsibility to design, plan, and manage complex large-scale projects; develop budgets and timelines; monitor progress and address performance; and meet interim milestones and long-term objectives.
Experience developing, implementing, and overseeing policies, practices, and procedures with multiple stakeholders, including community members.
Working knowledge of a diverse set of methodological approaches.
Experience developing, maintaining, and using datasets, information systems, data standards, and/or data infrastructure.
Comprehensive knowledge of the limitations of the current public health data ecosystem and firm grasp on the opportunities for public health data modernization.
AND
Demonstrated leadership experience that includes:
Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, OR project lead*.
*A project lead provides leadership, guidance, and advanced specialized technical expertise for a team doing evaluation, development, design, testing, and/or implementation in a project environment. Projects are efforts with defined phases and a specified objective, often including a pre-determined budget or timeline.
Experience with personnel management and performance improvement.
Additional qualification to be assessed during the interview process:
Ability to clearly articulate long-range goals and needs and collaborate with teams to balance competing priorities and interests to develop and execute data strategy.
Skills in clear communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution, with an ability to synthesize, clearly articulate, and balance multiple perspectives, competing priorities, and interests.
Ability to translate technical terms and concepts into terms easily understood by agency leaders, staff, and public.
Demonstrated experience advancing equity in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination.
Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
A degree in epidemiology, data science, health informatics, public health, data modernization or related field will substitute for experience as follows:
Doctorate = Two (2) years
Master's = 18 months
Bachelor's degree = One (1) year
Associate degree = 6 months
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (e.g., master's, doctorate) in research or data science, that includes experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Understanding of health information technology and exchange.
Experience with community engaged research methods.
Transformational leadership and change management experience in complex environments.
Experience using data and evidence to inform decision-making and public health programming.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
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.
