Working Title : Senior Database Analyst
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID: 92133
Location: St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 02/27/2026
Closing Date: 03/05/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit: Department of Natural Resources
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.07 - $61.14 hourly; $77,402 - $127,660 annually
Job Class Option: Application
Classified Status: Classified
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Employee/MAPE
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 the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). MNIT DNR provides comprehensive IT operations and support services, custom application development, and dedicated support functions to an organization that manages and conserves the state's natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable quality of life for all Minnesotans.
This position provides DNR agency wide leadership in design, development, integration, management, and use of the DNR Land Records System (LRS) and related data systems. Incumbent is responsible for data extraction and reporting, creating spatial data products, and designing data access applications related to land ownership, administration, and management. Data system development will rely on system analysis, development of standards, and data analysis to determine the appropriate processing methods. This position ties together an understanding of production Land Records data with products that serve the business' analytical and management needs. This position will also provide technical leadership, advice, and direction on upgrades to the LRS application which impact the integration of the LRS data with other systems such as SWIFT, WIRES, and GIS/spatial data.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 500 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN 55125 at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT related experience in IT Data Analysis functions.
Experience designing, developing, administering, and maintaining relational database systems, including database architecture, data models, standards, and performance optimization.
Experience using SQL (and/or PL/SQL) to develop queries that support data extraction, reporting, troubleshooting issues surfaced by customers, and enterprise data access needs.
Experience planning and building database structures (e.g., tables, views, and related objects) and applying database standards, including naming conventions, access/performance considerations, and storage/access methods.
Experience integrating data across multiple applications and platforms, including enterprise/statewide systems and GIS/spatial data environments.
Data analysis experience, including gathering and documenting requirements, defining business rules, developing data/business object models, and translating business needs into technical solutions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.
Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience administering and developing databases using Oracle and/or PostgreSQL, including schema design and database management standards.
Experience supporting GIS and spatial data solutions, including ArcGIS Pro, spatial analysis techniques, and creation of spatial data products/tools.
Programming/scripting experience using Python and/or PL/SQL to automate workflows, support GIS tools, or enhance database functionality.
Experience integrating data from multiple sources (e.g., enterprise databases, Esri Enterprise geodatabases, file-based geodatabases, or similar environments) to support reporting and spatial data access.
Experience using version control tools and collaborative development practices (e.g., GitHub or equivalent).
Experience providing technical guidance to cross-functional teams, including GIS users, application developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders.
Knowledge of and ability to comply with information security policies and incident reporting procedures in an enterprise IT environment.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.
