Management Analyst Principal (Random Moment Time Study Data Analyst)

Ramsey County, MN

$80K — $120K *
Plato, MN 55370In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or related field.
  • Five years of experience in management analysis or related analytical roles.
  • Valid class D driver's license required.
  • Experience in supervising project teams and management analysis activities.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret data and trends.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze Random Moment Time Study results and generate actionable insights.
  • Supervise departmental management analysis projects and staff coordination.
  • Develop and implement methods for information transfer and data manipulation.
  • Lead significant systems development projects while serving as the primary analyst.
  • Conduct analytical studies using various data representation methods.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with county contributions to premiums.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Pension contributions with vesting after three years for new employees.
  • Career development benefits including tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year.
  • Flexible work policy with options for hybrid scheduling.
Full Job Description
Salary : $80,353.13 - $120,529.70 Annually
Location : Plato Building, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Countywide Operations
Division: H&W
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
Union: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: exempt

Position Summary
This vacancy is with the Health & Wellness service team. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County.

The RMTS Data Analyst is responsible for analyzing Random Moment Time Study results and producing clear, actionable insights that support cost allocation, financial reporting, and compliance. This role focuses on quarterly data interpretation, trend detection, variance analysis, and presenting findings to leadership.
To supervise management analysis projects by organizing and coordinating project teams engaged in support of core organizational functions and business processes; to design methods of information transfer and manipulation and to design and create reporting solutions from this data; and to perform related duties as assigned. Supervisory assignments direct the work of project teams staffed by management analysts, and other staff; and may participate in or effectively recommend staffing actions such as hiring, advancement, work assignment, and discipline.

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.

Flexible Workplace:
This position is identified under the designation of 'flex work eligible', meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county's flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County's Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace Policy
Examples of Work Performed

  1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
  2. Supervise the planning for large departmental projects through coordination and administration of unit and user staff involved in management analysis activities.
  3. Supervise and coordinate the activities involved in large interdivisional and interdepartmental management analysis projects, by establishing a time frame for a scoping phase, design concept, or project to be completed, setting priorities for work to be done, working with direct reports and other staff to gather information, review or conduct applications testing, and make modifications to the concept or project; and reviewing the final product with department staff to ensure it is functional and identifying any needed modifications.
  4. Analyze business process needs of departments to gain an understanding of the department's functions, goals, and information needs in accordance with recognized principles of system analysis and management analysis.
  5. Analyze requirements and design methods on a continuous basis for the transfer and manipulation of information. Build, run and modify reports to be used with query or other tools. This may include data mining of internal and external databases and developing queries of low to medium complexity.
  6. Lead Management Analyst 1-2-3s on major systems development projects and serve as the primary analyst assigned to several divisions.
  7. Oversee the construction and use of sample data to test program systems and coordinate the redesign of programs or systems to correct failures and verify design effectiveness.
  8. Conduct analytical studies utilizing work distribution charts, procedure flow charts, movement diagrams, process and operational charts.
  9. Prepare reports defining problems, plan for solution and implementation of change.
  10. Manage the security access for departmental users to line of business and County-wide application software.
  11. Manage and/or develop training plans and curricula, training guides and job aides to ensure consistent use of identified solutions without unplanned variation and coordinate the delivery of training of users when new systems or methods are implemented.
  12. Establish and maintain a system of forms design and control.
  13. Duties listed do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
Experience: Five years of experience in management analysis or related analytical experience.
Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Certifications/Licensure: Valid class D driver's license required, depending on assignment.

Exam/Screening Process Information
The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:
  • Training and Experience Rating = 100%


The examination for Management Analyst Principal will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions -do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Management Analyst Principal. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 30 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted.
Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.


For further information regarding this posting, please contact: [email protected]
Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
    • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
    • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance - three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
    • MetLife Dental Insurance - two plan options offered
    • VSP Vision Insurance - Advantage Plan offered
  • Pre-tax Benefit Program
    • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
    • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan
  • Paid time off
    • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
    • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
    • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
    • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
    • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay
  • Retirement benefits
    • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
    • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
    • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
    • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation
  • Transit and parking
    • Fully funded Metropass.
    • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account
  • Employee well-being
    • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
    • Wellness programming
    • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions
  • Life Insurance and Disability leave
    • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
    • Long-term Disability - County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee's lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
    • Short-term Disability - option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period
  • Career development
    • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
    • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
    • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
    • Employee resource groups - help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues

For information about Ramsey County's 2026 benefits, visit:
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*Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Select "yes" if you have read and understand.
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