Data Operations Manager

• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 09/05/2026.
• Date Posted: 08/26/2026
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026
• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division: Executive Office-DSI
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $34.07 - $50.53 / hourly; $71,138 - $105,506 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

• Job ID: 96500
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 09/05/2026.
• Date Posted: 08/26/2026
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026
• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division: Executive Office-DSI
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $34.07 - $50.53 / hourly; $71,138 - $105,506 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Working Title: Data Operations Manager

Job Class: Management Analyst 4

Agency: Health Department

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.

Join our dynamic team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where your passion for public health can make a tangible impact on the well-being of all Minnesotans. The Data Operations Manager position provides leadership across the Office of Data and Analytics (ODA) in budget, project management, delivery, and implementation of initiatives in support of the data modernization activities across the agency. The position will function as a leader in ODA and will lead operations, budget, and quality improvement projects that have transformational impact and will lead to data governance and communications modernization.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Researching, analyzing, and diagnosing Office of Data and Analytics (ODA) operational needs and strategic planning
• Advising/consulting Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) on how to implement and integrate modern and efficient business processes and technologies
• Understanding agency financial and budget process and providing leadership with information and recommendations necessary for decision making, long-range organization and business process and systems planning
• Mentoring individuals and teams of data, operations, and project management staff, setting priorities and timelines, monitoring, and reporting on progress.
• Budget and operations lead for ODA supporting the CDAO.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota further than 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

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 and year for each job held.

Three years of project management experience. Project management experience must include projects with multiple stakeholders across an organization or with multiple organizations.

• Three (3) years of experience as planner or management analyst

AND

• Two (2) years of experience leading process improvement efforts

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field can substit