Salary : $78,374.40 - $112,320.00 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-UNSP-02140
Department: Office of Neighborhood Safety
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

About the Position
The Office of Neighborhood Safety is currently hiring an experienced research analyst to join our team. The Office of Neighborhood Safety Data Analyst position is responsible for advanced level research and collection of department and enterprise related data, and the development of an analytic approach for tracking progress, outcome measures, and strategy implementation for the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) and enterprise-wide projects being led by the ONS.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Improve the use of criminal justice, human services, public health, and administrative approaches and data toward the City's Community First Public Safety framework.
• Transform data into quantitative and qualitative reports, public dashboard information, geospatial analytics, data visualization, storytelling, research, and policy reviews that inform ONS's and partner agency planning and operations.
• Make recommendations based on data research and may serve in the capacity of a public information liaison based on their work products.
• Research policy, regulations, and laws and track changes over time at all levels of government and present recommendations and/or findings regarding impact to operations to leadership.
• Assist in coordination and collaboration with other intra-agency departments to implement data quality improvement strategies.

For more information and essential functions, see our job description

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Position Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Urban Planning, Economics, Political Science, Information Technology, Criminology, Data Sciences, Mathematics, Geography, Sociology, Earth Sciences, Natural Resources and Design or related field. Four years of experience designing data collection instruments for projects, programs, and policies; conducting research; and collecting, compiling, and analyzing data.

A combination of education and experience to equal eight (8) years or more can be used to qualify for the position.

Four years of vacancy related experience can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree. Vacancy-related experience includes experience in designing data collection instruments for projects, programs, and policies; conducting research; and collecting, compiling, and analyzing data.
How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • A resume (required)
   • A cover letter (optional)

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Learn more about our Hiring Process
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Ellen Friedman at 651-266-6533
Email:

Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

Working Title: Office of Neighborhood Safety Data Analyst
Official Title: Research Analyst III
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

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Please select from the following options which best matches how you qualify for the position.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Urban Planning, Economics, Political Science, Information Technology, Criminology, Data Sciences, Mathematics, Geography, Sociology, Earth Sciences, Natural Resources and Design or related field. Four years of experience designing data collection instruments for projects, programs, and policies; conducting research; and collecting, compiling, and analyzing data.
• A combination of education and experience to equal eight (8) years or more can be used to qualify for the position.
• None of the above.

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Please describe your experience with qualitative and quantitative data management. Provide a work-related example of how you've interpreted data to provide recommendations to management or leadership.
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Please describe the various tools or software you have utilized throughout your data analysis experience.
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Describe your experience developing policy recommendations based on your research. What was your process?
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• City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• LinkedIn
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• Indeed.com website
• ZipRecruiter
• Pollen website
• MinnesotaWorks.net
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job fair
• Professional association
• Saint Paul Elevate Session
• People of Color Career Fair
• Other

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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.

• Yes
• No

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