Working Title: Management Analyst 2

Job Class: Management Analyst 2

Agency: Public Employees Retire Assoc

• Job ID : 84354

• 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 : 02/27/2025

• Closing Date : 03/12/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Employees Retire Assoc / Pub Employ Retire Assoc-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Payroll / Adm Employer Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / 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.

About the Opportunity :

This position provides analytical and project planning development and evaluation support to the management team of the Account Information Management (AIM) division by analyzing the data, systems, and processes used to collect and manage information on over 250,000 public employees and by recommending and implementing changes in reports, systems, work flow, and operating practices.

The incumbent also analyzes operations of the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter (SVF) retirement plan to recommend and implement changes in reports, systems, and work flow.

After a three (3) month training period, this position will primarily be telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) with the requirement to be on site and in office in St. Paul, MN at least one (1) day per week and as needed based on business needs and other dependencies.

Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.

Minimum Qualifications

*Only applicants whose application and resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each minimum qualification listed below will be considered for this position. Ensure your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below. Also indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held .

Two (2) years of technical, para-professional or professional experience with data collection and analysis experience

OR

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance and one (1) year of technical, para-professional or professional experience with demonstrated data collection and analysis experience.

Experience must clearly demonstrate the following:

• Problem-solving skills to identify, track, and resolve data or project issues with limited direction

• Knowledge of data analysis, statistical methods and other measurement techniques sufficient to compare and contrast data, locate and correct account transaction errors, and interpret data

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to discuss business requirements, facilitate meetings or conference calls, resolve conflicts, and both negotiate and influence others

• Ability to document, report, and present project status and results

• Experience in planning sufficiently to organize assignments or projects independently or with others, to establish goals and timetables, and to manage assigned work of high volumes and changing demands

• Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) sufficient to create charts and graphs, revise spreadsheets, design reports that convey information clearly, concisely, and effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies sufficient to develop and implement changes to improve organizational effectiveness and communicate best practices for use

• Experience sufficient to read and apply complex laws and procedures governing PERA employer reporting and membership eligibility requirements in order to apply the provisions in the performance of assigned duties and recommend solutions to procedural problems

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional lifting (up to 15 pounds) and carrying of articles such as file folders, ledgers, and small office equipment. Must be able to complete daily repetitive motion type work such as data entry. Although a sedentary job is defined as one that involves sitting, a certain amount of movement is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Social Security and Address Verification

• Education Verification

• Driver's License Check

**The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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.