Information Technology Spec 4 - Data Modeler

Minnesota Careers

$78K — $129K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in enterprise data modeling and metadata management for analytics solutions.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL (T-SQL, PL/SQL) for validating data structures and transformations.
  • Experience with metadata management tools like Microsoft Purview and Data Cookbook.
  • Ability to collaborate on complex, cross-functional data initiatives.
  • Strong organization and documentation skills with clear stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
  • Establish and curate business and technical metadata.
  • Support data lineage and standards for high-quality data products.
  • Partner with functional and technical stakeholders for data governance.
  • Ensure data products are suitable for analytics and operational reporting.

Benefits

  • Telework eligibility allows for a flexible work environment.
  • Unlimited, full-time employment provides job security.
  • Monday to Friday work schedule promotes work-life balance.
  • The position is open to all qualified job seekers, promoting inclusivity.
  • Designated program for applicants with disabilities enhances accessibility.
Full Job Description
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Working Title: Information Technology Spec 4 - Data Modeler
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota State
  • Job ID: 95725
  • 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 : 07/22/2026
  • Closing Date : 08/05/2026
  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / Anoka Ramsey CC-Cambridge-MAPE
  • Division/Unit : MnSCU System Office / MNSCU OOC Classified A - E
  • Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time
  • Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
  • Days of Work : Monday - Friday
  • Travel Required : No
  • Salary Range: $37.72 - $62.21 / hourly; $78,759 - $129,894 / annually
  • Job Class Option : Application
  • Classified Status : Classified
  • Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
  • FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
  • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

Job Description

The Data Modeler, Metadata Specialist (ITS 4) provides advanced, enterprise-levelexpertisein data modeling andmetadatamanagement to support trusted reporting, analytics, andmoderndata architecture across Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. This position designs andmaintainsconceptual, logical, and physical data models;establishesand curatesthebusiness and technical metadata; and supports data lineage and standards that enable secure, reusable, and high-quality data products. The role partners with functional and technical stakeholders to ensurethat data is understandable, well governed, and fit for self-service analytics, operational reporting, and AI-driven use cases.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Five (5) years of professional experience in enterprise data modeling and metadata practices supporting analytics solutions, using tools such as SQL Developer Data Modeler , Microsoft Fabric (OneLake) , Azure Data Factory/Fabric Data Pipelines , Dataflows Gen2 , and/or comparable ETL/ELT and modeling tools (e.g.,CData,GoldenGate,or similar).ABachelor'sdegree in a related field may substitute for one(1)year of experience.
  • Advanced SQLproficiency ( e.g., T-SQL, PL/SQL ) with experiencevalidatingdata structures and transformations to support reliable reporting and analytics.
  • Experience developing andmaintainingbusiness and technical metadata , including definitions, stewardship, classifications, and lineage, using tools such asMicrosoft Purview , Data Cookbook , and/or equivalent data catalog/governance platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively onlarge, complex, cross-functionaldata initiatives, including work in distributed/federated environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver modeling/metadata work products withstrong organization, documentation, and stakeholder communication, including clear status reporting.


Preferred Qualification
  • Experience supporting enterpriseor large-scale application systems.
  • Experience giving formalpresentationsto business audiences.
  • Experienceassessingskill gaps, individual competency, and job performancetodesign, implement and evaluate training,documentationand coaching initiatives for software products.
  • Experience working with systems andadministrative procedures inahigher educationenvironment.


How to Apply

To view the full job posting and to apply please go to: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/St-Paul/Information-Technology-Spec-4---Data-Modeler_JR0000005400

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Shane Moore at [email protected] or 651-273-3967 .

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 Shane Moore at [email protected] .

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