Public Health Planning Manager/Data Analyst

Salary: $38.44 - $53.81 Hourly
Location : Faribault, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-053
Department: Public Health Nursing
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

*FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS NOVEMBER 12TH
The Public Health Planning Manager/Data Analyst leads agency efforts to assure local public health foundational responsibilities are met. Planning manager for public health department. Leads agency data collection, data interpretation, and performance management to improve population health. Serves as foundational public health grant manager. Develops and implements agency performance management system.
Examples of Duties

• Oversight for foundational public health (FPH) responsibilities and FPH grant reporting
• Data interpretation and visualization
• Performance Management and Quality Improvement
• Assists management team with community health planning initiatives, including the community health needs assessment and community health improvement planning process
• Assists with communications plan for Public Health department
• Builds relationships with community members and partners, and engages in key public health decision making and community-driven approaches to improve community health
• Performs other duties as necessary

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, epidemiology, statistical sciences, or a closely related field that included coursework in statistical analysis. Minimum of three to five years' experience in program evaluation, planning, data analysis, or equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in public health, health administration, epidemiology, or a related field highly desired. Prior work experience in public health planning and data analysis.
Supplemental Information
HOURS: 32 - 40 hours per week. Typical business hours between 8:00a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Start/end time flexible.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Grade 13, Exempt, Non-Union
Rice County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.

County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

For additional information, please follow the link to the Rice County website:
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Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
• I do not agree to the above information.

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Community Health, Statistics or closely related field that included coursework in statistical analysis?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have three to five years of experience in program evaluation, planning and data analysis?

• Yes
• No

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Which best represents your years of verifiable work experience in a project management role, which must include work experience planning, directing, overseeing and evaluating operations of a program or project?

• 1 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6 or more years
• None of the Above

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Please indicate work experience in the following areas:

• Convening and leading presentations and trainings
• Development and tracking of public health performance management measures
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Grant implementation and reporting
• Creating written reports including data visualizations
• Public Health Improvement Planning Activities
• Work experience within a public health agency
• None of the above

Required Question