Working Title: Evaluation Specialist

Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior

Agency: Cannabis Management Office

• Job ID : 80987

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/14/2024

• Closing Date : 10/28/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Cannabis Management Office / Cannabis Mgt Off - MAPE

• Division/Unit : Cannabis Management Office-OCM / Research

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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.

The Office of Cannabis Management is currently seeking an Evaluation Specialist to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, collect and analyze data, and generate reports for Social Equity programs. This role will work closely with the Social Equity team, Data & Analysis team, other division leaders, and industry stakeholders to ensure continuous improvements.

This position is located in St. Paul and may telework from home two days per week and is expected to be in the office three days per week.

A successful incumbent in this position will be able to:

• Design data collection tools, surveys, and methodologies to gather both qualitative and quantitative data

• Develop and implement a quality improvement plan and audit program effectiveness for quality assurance

• Serve as a team leader and technical expert on evaluation plans, data collection activities, and provide ongoing system maintenance

• Forecast trends and effectively predict future issues from statistical studies

• Support project teams in setting up data management systems and databases

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Three (3) years of experience collecting, managing, and analyzing data in the area(s) of public health, substance use, business analytics, or social programs. A bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, data science, sociology, public administration, or other relevant field may substitute for one (1) year of experience and a master’s degree in a similar program may substitute for six (6) additional months of experience.

• Experience using statistical computing and data visualization software

• Ability to communicate complex data and ideas to a variety of audiences and prepare visuals or information packets from statistical analysis

• Ability to design and implement effective data collection, storage, and dissemination software, programs, and operating procedures

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and remain unbiased in reviewing data related to individuals and communities who have experienced disproportionate harm because of cannabis enforcement and incarceration regulation

• Ability to celebrate diversity and work effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in statistics, mathematics, data science, sociology, or public administration

• Experience with SAS, SPSS, STATA, R and/or SQL

• Experience with Power BI, R Shiny and/or Tableau

• Knowledge of institutional and structural bias and its impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

• Knowledge of social inequities in the cannabis industry

• Experience in the cannabis or other highly regulated industry

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 records check (applies to current and former state employees only)

• Employment reference check

• Conflict of interest review

• Criminal background check

The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.