Working Title: Data Analyst
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 2
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 93007
Lo cation : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/24/2026
Closing Date : 03/30/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Department of Health (MDH)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $28.18 - $45.82 / hourly; $58,839 - $95,672 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : Up to 2 years
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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 Health (MDH). The MNIT MDH team provides services for over 250+ applications and delivers the information technology to drive one of the leading public health systems in the nation. You will support an agency that works to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans.
This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last up to two (2) years.
In this dynamic, fast-paced role, you'll serve as a data visualization expert on our data services team at Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), partnering with Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to develop and support data visualizations that leverage the full power of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and BI tools. Your creativity and innovative thinking is not only appreciated but encouraged in our ever-evolving environment.
Work where you live, contribute to something bigger than yourself, and be challenged every day. Come build technology that makes a real difference in Minnesotans life, join Minnesota IT Services and the Minnesota Department of Health!
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 625 Robert Street N. St. Paul , Minnesota 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 two (2) years of IT related experience in Business Intelligence (BI) technologies.
Experience must include:
Developing and refining Tableau and Power BI reports in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Troubleshooting and user support of existing reporting in Tableau and Power BI.
Transitioning reporting and analytic processes from one BI tool to another; including investigation into existing reports, equivalent functionality testing in another tool, and implementation of the planned transition.
SQL querying experience with at least two of the following engines: MySQL, Oracle, Athena, Redshift, PostgreSQL and/or SQL Server.
Writing and interpreting data transformations in Python and R.
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
Familiarity with AWS data lake architecture (S3, Glue, Athena).
Professional experience working with DevOps principles and Change Management in a production AWS data environment.
Tableau Server Administrator or Power BI Administrator experience.
Experience applying one or more of the following aspects of data governance: quality, integration, security, lifecycle management, stewardship, metadata management.
Ability to cope with ambiguity or change.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing or reviewing data visualizations according to Accessibility standards and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) guidelines.
Experience applying data visualization best practices in professional or academic projects.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required check prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Checks (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. Minnesota IT Services is not able to complete Form I-983 or any other form that requires that the employer certifying to using E-Verify. 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.
