Working Title: TMaH Analyst
Job Class: Agency Policy Specialist
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 92771
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/11/2026
Closing Date : 03/24/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit : Health Care Administration / Office of Medical Medicaid Director
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:30am - 5:00pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / 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 Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS 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.
This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.
This position is integral to developing a value-based purchasing (VBP) model to improve maternal health outcomes and requires a robust skill set in data analytics, health economics, quality improvement, and maternal and infant health.
https://mn.gov/dhs/transformingmaternalhealth/
Responsibilities include:
Provide advanced expertise in research design, data analysis, and evaluation to develop, implement, and refine the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model for the State of Minnesota ensuring the generation of rigorous, action-oriented, and evidence-based recommendations.
Design and deliver high-quality reports, presentations, and data visualizations that communicate complex research and analytic findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, including DHS leadership and staff, health plans, providers, community groups, and professional associations. Disseminate results using community-centered strategies. Oversee and execute contracts supporting the development and maintenance of model data infrastructure.
Develop and execute highly technical, advanced statistical analyses for needs assessment studies, utilization trends, consumer surveys, site visits , focus groups, audits, and outcomes studies. Interpret and communicate findings for technical and non-technical audiences, clearly articulating research methods, analytic approaches, and implications for model implementation and evaluation. Disseminate findings through community-centered strategies that promote transparency, shared learning, and action.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of demonstrated experience in research methodology that demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience with:
Knowledge of and experience with federally funded maternal health initiatives
Scientific theory, hypothesis testing, survey research techniques, data collection, data manipulation, data transformation and interpretation; analysis, including multiple regression techniques
Knowledge of the development of value-based payment models, risk adjustment methodologies, claims and clinical data analysis
Planning, executing, evaluating, and reporting research results of studies conducted in the medical,
Master's degree or higher in health care administration, health services research, public health or related social science field may substitute for 1 year of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master's or Doctorate Degree in Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Services Administration, or related Health/Social Science public health, and social sciences
Experience and ability to use SAS/R statistical software and SQL servers
Ability to research and write complex documents including non-technical and technical reports
Understanding of the department's health care purchasing strategies, data systems, and the salient issues regarding provision of maternal and child health services through both managed care and fee-for-service structures
Awareness of the current maternal healthcare system, infrastructure, and partners in the Twin Cities of Minnesota
Experience with mixed methods used to illustrate social, economic, and geographic @context driving improvements in healthcare policy, provision of services, and allocation of resources to improve health outcomes
Excellent oral and written communication skills to give oral presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
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.
