Working Title: MAXIS Data Specialist / State Prog Admin Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 90784
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 12/18/2025. 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 posted.
Date Posted : 12/12/2025
Closing Date : 12/22/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
Division/Unit : DCYF / Reports & Forecasts
Work Shift : Day Shift
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually
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 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 or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.
As the MAXIS Data Analyst, you will generate complex data and analysis for state budget forecasts and fiscal notes for the Minnesota Family Investment Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This position also coordinates the administration of statistical reporting to the Food and Nutrition Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The position is responsible for validation of both the process to extract complex administrative data and to ensure it meets federal requirements.
The position functions within a fast-paced and dynamic policy environment, interpreting regulations and guidance, modifying reporting systems, and generating on-demand analysis to inform department leadership. The position provides advanced quantitative and policy analysis to inform program design, improve service delivery, and assess the economic and social impacts of safety net programs on low-income families.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Serving as primary data expert to DCYF staff and generating complex data necessary to modify state budget forecasts to reflect legislative and policy changes.
Developing, implementing and maintaining Minnesota's system for meeting the federal reporting requirements of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Representing the State and maintaining relationships with federal program staff and auditors in an honest, competent, and helpful manner to ensure that accurate data and adequate information regarding Minnesota's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is communicated to federal officials.
Designing and executing analyses in response to ad hoc requests for program data from the Division Director and staff, legislative staff, academic researchers, and management and staff of counties and tribal nation human services.
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.
Four (4) years of experience in developing and implementing system and data collection objectives, specifications and methodologies. Applicants who meet the experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:
Comprehensive knowledge of the MAXIS and/or MEC2 data system (or similar eligibility system for public assistance), data structure, data relationships, and processes.
Experience in computer programming languages and software tools including SQL and/or R.
Developing and implementing system and data collection objectives, specifications, and methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to research and interpret federal reporting requirements from the United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Experience with any of Minnesota's food assistance, family cash assistance and child care assistance programs' data, rules and procedures.
Knowledge of Data Privacy laws.
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, including data visualization.
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)
Driver's License Check
Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees
Additional assessment may be required during the interview process
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.
