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This position exists to serve as the statewide lead for data analytics, research, business intelligence, automation, and performance monitoring for Healthcare Eligibility and Access (HCEA) Program Integrity and Oversight (PIO). The incumbent independently plans, designs, and conducts complex research studies, program evaluations, and advanced data analyses to assess the effectiveness, quality, consistency, and compliance of Minnesota Health Care Programs administered by counties and tribal agencies. The position develops statewide analytics strategies, enterprise reporting solutions, predictive models, and automated business processes that identify emerging risks, evaluate program outcomes, improve oversight, and support executive decision-making, legislative initiatives, audits, policy development, and continuous quality improvement through evidence-based recommendations.

Three (3) years of professional experience with research design, program evaluation methodologies, quantitative and qualitative research methods, statistical analysis, and evidence-based decision-making. Experience must demonstrate: • Knowledge of statistical modeling, predictive analytics, sampling methodologies, longitudinal analysis, and hypothesis testing sufficient to evaluate program effectiveness, identify emerging risks, assess intervention outcomes, and support policy and operational decision-making. • Experience with using systems such as; Microsoft Power BI, DAX, Power Query, Power Automate, and Excel