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Healthy Aging Data and Evaluation Specialist - Research Scientist 2

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 4h ago

Working Title: Healthy Aging Data and Evaluation Specialist - Research Scientist 2

Job Class: Research Scientist 2

Agency: Health Department

Job ID : 91489

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and bidders simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 01/22/2026.

Date Posted : 01/16/2026

Closing Date : 01/22/2026

Hiring Agency : Health Department

Division/Unit : Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) Division / Aging and Healthy Communities Unit

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

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

Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / 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 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 Healthy Aging Data and Evaluation Specialist position exists to shape and guide the use of data to improve outcomes for brain health, including Epilepsy, Dementia, and their risk factors, and other indicators for healthy aging in Minnesota through data-driven public health initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing strategies to improve data collection, sharing, and utilization in partnership with multi-sector statewide partners.

Analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform public health actions, and ensuring that data collection and analysis efforts promote health equity.

Evaluate the design, implementation, and outcomes of public health programs through program assessment, data collection and analysis, and reporting.

Assist in policy development that supports the effective use of data.

The telework policy exempts employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement to help the State of Minnesota benefit from top talent in every corner of the state.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, the minimum qualifications listed below must be clearly demonstrated on the applicant's resume/application.

Three (3) years of experience in data science, analytics, interoperability, data equity, informatics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, data strategy, data modernization, governance and/or research. Experience must include the following:

Programmatic evaluation design and methodology

Scientific, experimental, statistical, and research design and methodology

Minimum Qualifications to be assessed at interview:

Experience in chronic disease surveillance data sources, methodologies, and literature.

Ability to analyze and interpret program evaluation data.

Ability to connect epidemiology related to chronic disease with evaluation efforts.

Ability to facilitate inclusive group discussions with diverse internal and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in chronic disease surveillance data sources, methodologies, and literature.

Strong ability to identify and evaluate scientific literature, synthesize relevant information, and make recommendations.

Master's degree in public health, social science research, epidemiology, health services research or another related health field.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

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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