Working Title: Data Analyst

Job Class: Agency Policy Specialist

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 80640

• 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 : 10/02/2024

• Closing Date : 10/22/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / Reports and Forecasts B

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / annually

• Job Class Option : Fiscal & Resource Data Manage

• 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available .*

The Maxis Data Specialist position exists primarily to:

• Generate complex data from MAXIS, which provides the basis for cash assistance budget forecasts and fiscal analysis of the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

• Ensure that Minnesota meets SNAP federal reporting requirements for the submission of eligibility, claims, and other data to the federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Determining system objectives for Minnesota’s MAXIS Data Reporting Model in the DHS Data Warehouse, which produces aggregate eligibility and payment data as well as individual case and person data on all programs administered by DHS whose eligibility is housed in MAXIS.

• Functioning as the lead systems designer, technical administrator, and technical expert on Minnesota’s MAXIS Data Reporting Model, which generates aggregate and individual level enrollment and payments data for all DHS administered programs whose eligibility is housed in MAXIS.

• Ensuring that that federal SNAP data collection and audit requirements are timely and accurately met, and that federally mandated SNAP waiver requirements can be calculated and monitored to ensure continued compliance within Minnesota’s combined TANF and food assistance program.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of professional experience working directly with the MAXIS eligibility system or similar eligibility system. Experience to include at least two (2) of the following:

• Experience using the MAXIS eligibility system or similar system.

• Experience extracting data using SAS and/or SQL in a variety of applications.

• Experience in using spreadsheet software such as Excel in compiling, summarizing, and presenting data.

• Experience in developing and implementing system and data collection objectives, specifications, and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience extracting data from the DHS Data Warehouse.

• Experience using computer programming languages, (e.g. Teradata SQL, JCL, BTEQ, Programmer’s File Editor, Queryman, FTP, SPF, IOF, Syncsort, DMPCY, SAS, Excel) and MVS system architecture.

• Detailed understanding of federal SNAP regulations and data.

• Experience using basic statistical analysis and sampling techniques.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.