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Director of Data and Policy -State Program Administrator Manager

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 6h ago

Working Title: Director of Data and Policy

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager

Agency: Professional Educator Licensing & Standards Board

Job ID : 94780

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 : 06/11/2026

Closing Date : Open until filled. First review of resumes to begin on 6/22/2026.

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Prof Educator Licensing Std Bd / Prof Educ Lic Std Bd - Manager

Division/Unit : PELSB / PELSB

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $40.86 - $59.07 / hourly; $85,315 - $123,338 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

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.

The Director of Data & Policy serves as a Board, legislative, state, and national community partner liaison, working closely with these groups to develop and implement policies aligned to board goals. The position manages PELSB's public-facing data, policy reports, and policy research. This position also manages and facilitates additional special projects of the board, ensuring effective implementation. Additionally, this position supports the work of the Executive Director through strategic planning and agency-wide communications.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in government relations, public policy development, legislative work, data reporting, or related public-sector roles. A bachelor's degree in public policy, education, political science, public administration, data analytics, social sciences, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience; a master's degree or higher may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Experience must include:

Knowledge of legislative processes - including bill tracking, hearings, and interactions with policymakers.

Experience developing or implementing policy - such as drafting recommendations, analyzing proposals, or supporting rulemaking.

Experience managing projects or initiatives - coordinating timelines, deliverables, and outcomes across teams or stakeholders.

Experience analyzing and presenting data to a wide audience, including advanced excel data analysis and Power BI.

Experience working with public data - including analysis, reporting, or oversight of data systems.

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences - including preparing reports, memos, or presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with administrative rulemaking - including drafting rules, facilitating feedback sessions, or coordinating with rulemaking attorneys.

Experience with education policy or teacher licensure - including K-12 workforce issues, teacher preparation, or educator standards.

Experience supervising professional employees - policy, data, compliance, or communications roles.

Experience producing public-facing data reports - including dashboards, legislative reports, or research briefs.

Advanced experience in data analytics - including coding in Power BI, Tableau, or SQL.

Experience presenting to policymakers or public groups - such as legislative committees, boards, or community forums.

Experience coordinating cross-agency or cross-sector partnerships - including state agencies, national organizations, or higher education partners.

Familiarity with national trends in teacher licensure and preparation - including NASDTEC or similar organizations.

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