Working Title: MRIS Analyst

Job Class: Management Analyst 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 82236

• 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 : 1/08/2025

• Closing Date : 1/014/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / Resettlement Programs

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

• 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 Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available .*

This position will provide a wide range of support, coordination, and partner management functions necessary for ongoing operation of the Minnesota Refugee Information System (MRIS) within the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Resettlement Programs Office (RPO). This includes overseeing and ensuring the integrity of data within MRIS; collaboration with various stakeholders; and leading training, support, and technical assistance for MRIS users. This role is crucial in maintaining high standards of data quality, facilitating continuous improvement processes, and enhancing overall system functionality. The incumbent will also coordinate program monitoring activities across the RPO contributing to the evaluation and enhancement of program effectiveness.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

· Implement ongoing MRIS data integrity activities.

· Review all new MRIS participant enrollments, including immigration documentation, to validate eligibility for program enrollment.

· Provide training, support, and technical assistance for Minnesota Refugee Information System (MRIS) users.

· Coordinate and track program monitoring activities across RPO programs team.

· Develop and prepare MRIS reports to show program trends and challenges for program staff and leadership to use in program monitoring and evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year professional data analytics or project management experience.

OR

Three (3) years advanced technical or paraprofessional experience in data analytics or project management.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years advanced technical or paraprofessional experience in data analytics or project management.

AND

Experience must clearly demonstrate:

• Project management principles and practices sufficient to plan work and set goals, monitor, and evaluate accomplishments.

• Developing and implementing strategies for data improvement processes.

• Knowledge of Federal and state policies, regulations, and laws related to Resettlement Program Office funding, policies and regulations affecting service eligibility and program reporting requirements.

• Experience reconciling data and identifying reporting errors/anomalies.

• Experience providing excellent customer service

Preferred Qualifications

• Creating dashboards, reports, and other methods of synthesizing analytic results.

• Knowledge of data privacy laws and rules imposed by Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations re: privacy of client data.

• Experience that demonstrates ability to focus on attention to details in information and record management.

• Familiarity with the Minnesota Refugee Information System is strongly preferred

• Experience reviewing USCIS status documentation to evaluate program eligibility.

• Familiarity with federal Office of Refugee Resettlement programs and service populations

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, W3C, WCAG 2.0, and practices related to accessibility.

• Lived refugee or immigrant experience.

• Fluency in a language in addition to English.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.