Working Title: Research and Evaluation Specialist
Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 94778
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 : 06/10/2026
Closing Date : 06/18/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / HHSSA Operations
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, (Approximately 10% for trainings, meetings and or conferences)
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 : Nonexempt
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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) 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.
Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval.
This position supports research, evaluation, performance measurement, and data analysis activities for programs administered by the Homelessness, Housing and Support Services Administration (HHSSA) of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). This position assists with collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting data to support program improvement, policy development, accountability, and evidence-based decision making.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Conduct and support research, program evaluation performance measurement, and data analysis activities for programs administered by the Homelessness, Housing and Support Services Administration, including Housing Support, cash assistance, Medical Assistance, and other homelessness programs and grants.
Collect, compile, validate, manage, and analyze data from multiple sources to support program operations, evaluation, policy development, accountability and OIG program integrity efforts focusing on quality control and compliance.
Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, visualizations, and data summaries; respond to information requests from HHSSA staff and leadership, other DHS administrations and divisions, legislators, county and tribal partners, state agencies, and community stakeholders.
Assist with research and evaluation projects by supporting data collection, analysis, and the preparation of findings, reports, and recommendations.
Support the development, monitoring, and refinement of program performance measures and outcome metrics in collaboration with policy staff, management, stakeholders, and other decision-makers.
Communicate technical information and analytical findings through reports, presentations, dashboards, and other products that support evidence-based and data-informed decision-making.
Promote data quality, consistency, and accessibility by documenting data sources, methodologies, business processes, and reporting procedures; providing technical assistance; and contributing to continuous improvement efforts across HHSSA.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Three (3) years of working experience demonstrating expertise data analysis, , research, program evaluation, performance measurement, or related work.
Experience must include:
Practical knowledge of housing and support service programs and/or housing and homelessness grant programs.
Experience working with data management, reporting, research projects, or program evaluation activities.
Experience collecting, compiling, cleaning, validating, transforming, or interpreting data.
Basic proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools such as SQL, R, Tableau, Power BI, or Excel
Experience communicating analytical findings through reports, presentations, dashboards, or data summaries.
* Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Public Health, or another related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.
**Master's Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Public Health, or another related fields may substitute for two (2) years of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Experience working with any data warehouse, information systems and/or programs.
Experience working with human services, housing, homelessness, healthcare, or government program data.
Familiarity with administrative data systems such as MAXIS, MMIS (Medicaid Management Information System), and/or HMIS (Homelessness Management Information System)
Experience documenting data sources, business processes, data validation procedures, and reporting methodologies
Knowledge of data quality, performance measurement, and program evaluation concepts.
Advanced proficiency working with relational databases and data analysis tools such as R or SQL.
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
Experience supporting surveys, focus groups, or other data collection efforts
Experience analyzing data related to Minnesota Health Care Programs, Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), Medicaid claims, state cash and food assistance programs, and/or grant-funded programs.
Knowledge of data privacy, confidentiality, and security requirements.
Additional Requirements
Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
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.
