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State of Minnesota Health Equity Research Specialist Senior in St. Paul, Minnesota

Working Title: Health Equity Research Specialist Senior

Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior

Agency: Health Department

  • Job ID : 80330

  • Location : St. Paul

  • Telework Eligible : Yes

  • Full/Part Time : Full-Time

  • Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

  • Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 09/27/2024.

  • Date Posted : 09/20/2024

  • Closing Date : 10/03/2024

  • Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

  • Division/Unit : Health Equity Bureau / Health Equity and Performance Research Staff

  • Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with flexibility within reason

  • Days of Work : Monday - Friday

  • Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

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

  • Classified Status : Classified

  • Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 – MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

  • FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

  • 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.

Under the direction of the Health Equity Performance and Research Section leadership, the Research Analyst Specialist Senior serves as a recognized health equity science and data expert with statewide impact. This position is responsible for researching, developing and executing complex, highly technical health equity studies, including data collection and management for both new and existing programs. The specialist plays a critical role in areas with little or no procedural precedent, supporting the creation and implementation of models, frameworks, and methodologies that influence bureau, agency, and statewide policies and evaluations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research, develop and execute complex health equity studies with agency-wide impact.

  • Lead data collection, management, and quality assurance for health equity programs.

  • Support the design and implementation of policy-influencing models, frameworks, and methodologies.

  • Provide technical assistance and disseminate research findings to enhance decision-making and long-term planning.

  • Ensure the integration and application of equity research to improve health outcomes for underserved communities.

This position may have the option of teleworking based on the business needs and manager discretion. Commuting to the St. Paul office and other MDH office locations across the state may be required. Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Three years of experience providing support in public health-related data management and analysis.

  • Experience using statistical computing software such as SAS, SPSS, STATA or R, and data visualization software such as Tableau.

  • Experience working with quantitative and qualitative data.

  • Experience communicating evaluation and research findings.

Qualifications to be further be assessed during the interview process:

  • Ability to research scientific literature to apply appropriate statistical methods for analysis and report writing for publication.

  • Ability to determine the appropriate analysis methods, identify problems, and develop and implement solutions to complex problems.

  • Ability to work with and make presentations with diverse communities.

  • Analyzing health data through a health equity lens.

  • Ability to conceive, organize and carry out research projects independently.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of health equity and key related concepts including health disparities, health inequities, and structural inequities, including structural racism.

  • Ability to apply a culturally competent perspective and approach to evaluation and research practice.

  • Knowledge of public health issues, Minnesota's public health system, roles and functions of local government, and the Local Public Health Act.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

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.

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