Job Details

Working Title: Data Operations Manager
Job Class: Management Analyst 4
Agency: Health Department

• Job ID: 96500
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 09/05/2026.
• Date Posted: 08/26/2026
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026
• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division: Executive Office-DSI
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $34.07 - $50.53 / hourly; $71,138 - $105,506 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where your passion for public health can make a tangible impact on the well-being of all Minnesotans. The Data Operations Manager position provides leadership across the Office of Data and Analytics (ODA) in budget, project management, delivery, and implementation of initiatives in support of the data modernization activities across the agency. The position will function as a leader in ODA and will lead operations, budget, and quality improvement projects that have transformational impact and will lead to data governance and communications modernization.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Researching, analyzing, and diagnosing Office of Data and Analytics (ODA) operational needs and strategic planning
• Advising/consulting Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) on how to implement and integrate modern and efficient business processes and technologies
• Understanding agency financial and budget process and providing leadership with information and recommendations necessary for decision making, long-range organization and business process and systems planning
• Mentoring individuals and teams of data, operations, and project management staff, setting priorities and timelines, monitoring, and reporting on progress.
• Budget and operations lead for ODA supporting the CDAO.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota further than 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

Qualifications

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 years of project management experience. Project management experience must include projects with multiple stakeholders across an organization or with multiple organizations.

• Three (3) years of experience as planner or management analyst

AND

• Two (2) years of experience leading process improvement efforts

A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field can substituted for 1 year of experience. A master's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field can substitute for 2 years of experience.

Qualifications to be further assessed during the interview process:

• Leadership skills to carry out actions while exercising tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to provide clear direction and support to others
• Communication, both oral and written, to mobilize action to achieve organizational goals and coach and advise other staff
• Relationship building and management to build networks of colleagues and effectively persuade project participation
• Teamwork
• Organization and coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale /complex business improvement project(s) within MN State government agencies
• Experience presenting to and influencing executive decision makers, senior management and/or division directors on policy decisions or project approaches
• Experience, training, and/or certification in process improvement methodology (i.e., LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Experience with grant and proposal writing
• Experience with MDH budget and financial processes

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
• MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 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.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Megan Rivera at [email protected]

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Megan Rivera at [email protected] .

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at [email protected] .