Working Title: Information Technology Financial Data Analyst
Job Class: Management Analyst 3
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 93306
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 : 04/04/2026
Closing Date : 04/21/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
Job Class Option : Financial
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
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 Minnesota's largest state agency, the Department of Human Services (DHS). The MNIT DHS team supports complex and varied technical needs, including systems that provide health care coverage, deliver child protection and welfare services, and provide support for Minnesotans with special needs including mental illness, chemical dependencies, and physical or developmental disabilities.
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), partnering with the Department of Human Services (DHS), is seeking an IT Financial Data Analyst to support the coordination, accuracy, and transparency of financial and operational activities across MNIT DHS, MNIT DCYF (Department of Children, Youth & Families), MNIT HSDS (Human & Social Digital Services), and MNIT Enterprise Services.
This position is responsible for reconciling and auditing monthly billing, analyzing financial and operational data to identify trends and efficiencies, and developing reports and dashboards that inform executive decision-making. The Financial Data Analyst translates complex technical and financial information into clear, actionable insights, ensuring leadership and business area understand the value and cost implications of IT services. The role also coordinates operational projects, supports compliance and reporting activities, and fosters strong working relationships across teams to promote financial stewardship and operational alignment among MNIT and its partner divisions.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 540 Cedar Street, 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
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience performing financial data, or business operations analysis work.
Experience must include:
Analyze, reconcile and audit billing data for accuracy, compliance and process improvement.
Develop reports, dashboards or data visualizations using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI or similar platforms to communicate trends, metrics and cost-saving opportunities.
Evaluate large, complex data sets and present actionable insights or recommendations to leadership.
Collaborate with business and technical partners to interpret financial information, resolve discrepancies and support decision-making.
Manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail, organization and the ability to meet deadlines independently.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in public sector IT, finance, accounting or budget management.
Knowledge of IT service management practices, including consumption-based billing and chargeback models within a large, complex organization.
Experience working cross-functionally with both technical (IT) and business/financial teams to influence decisions.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Advanced experience with Power BI (data modeling, DAX, dashboard design, automation)
Direct experience with IT financial operations, billing reconciliation, or enterprise service costing (e.g., MNIT, DHS, or similar environments)
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 the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-983 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
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.
