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Working Title: Health Care Researcher - Intermediate

Job Class: Research Scientist 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 84933

• 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 : 03/18/2025

• Closing Date : 03/31/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : Health Care Administration / Research and Quality

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / 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 a member of the Research and Data Analysis Team within the Health Care Research and Quality (HRQ) Division of DHS’s Health Care Administration. The Research and Data and Analysis Team is collectively responsible for analyzing DHS health care data for purposes such as estimating the need for health care services, evaluating and improving payment methodologies, estimating the impact of changes in delivery and payment systems, and measuring and evaluating health care utilization and outcomes. Members of the team extract and summarize data as well as perform complex analyses of data and study results to support program and administrative decision making. Members of the team also provide technical direction and consultation to management and staff and represent the Division on planning teams charged with collection and dissemination of information related to the above activities.

The successful candidate will serve as Research Data Analyst and conducts quantitative research and analysis for the Research and Data Analysis Unit. The position provides high-level research expertise for the Health Care Administration (HCA). The position is responsible for core data analyst functions such as responding to requests for complex data extraction and analytics, producing and interpreting data summaries and reports, interfacing with internal and external customers, participating on cross-functional project teams, maintaining subject matter expertise in select aspects of DHS data and data systems, and participating in special projects as needed. Duties include developing and executing various research projects within the Division, such as the areas of health care needs, utilization, service delivery, costs and outcomes; health disparities and other epidemiological or demographic studies needed by the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of professional experience demonstrating the following:

· Data collection, data manipulation or data transformation.

· Experience in interpretation of data and statistical analysis.

· SAS professional programming or similar statistical programs such as R, SPSS, Stata.

*Bachelor’s Degree in a health science or a related field may substitute for 1 year of experience OR Master’s degree in either a health science or related social science field may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in either a health science or related social science.

• Knowledge of SQL in addition to one of the required analytical programming languages.

• Basic knowledge of Minnesota Health Care Programs both fee for service and managed care.

• Experience with research or analysis using large health care claims databases stored in complex data warehouse systems.

• Experience with project management, technical and non-technical report writing, and oral presentation of analysis and research results.

• Understanding of the DHS Health care purchasing strategies, data systems and salient issues of providing services through managed care and fee-for-service delivery systems.

• Experience interpreting and applying complex standards, statutes, rules, laws and regulations.

• 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.