Job Details

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 : Yes

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American DataBank and employment reference checks prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

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 Teresa Mills at [email protected] or 651-201-2428 .

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 Teresa Mills at [email protected] .

About Prof Educator Licensing Std Bd

The mission of the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board is to ensure that all Minnesota students have high quality educators in their schools. Please visit our website for more information. PELSB

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.