Provider Integrity Data Scientist / Research Analysis Specialist Sr

Working Title: Provider Integrity Data Scientist

Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 98386

• 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 : 11/12/2026

• Closing Date : 11/25/2026

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

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / ADSA Team

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / 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

This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

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.

The Provider Integrity Data Scientist leads development and testing of advanced analytics used to identify provider risk, potential improper payments, and emerging patterns across Minnesota’s long-term services and supports programs. The position develops analytic methods that support prepayment review, post-payment analysis, provider prioritization, and other provider integrity activities.

The position will:

1. Lead development and testing of prepayment review analytics.

2. Develop predictive models, risk scores, anomaly detection, network analysis, and other advanced provider integrity analytics.

3. Build the data structures and warehouse views needed to support provider integrity analytics.

4. Validate analytic methods and provide technical guidance on their appropriate use.

Minimum Qualifications

3 years of professional experience in data science, statistical analysis, predictive analytics, or a related field. Experience must include:

• Developing, validating, and evaluating statistical or predictive models, including selecting relevant data variables, assessing model accuracy, and measuring model performance

• Advanced SQL and statistical or data science programming skills

• Experience with Medicaid claims, administrative data, LTSS provider billing, service delivery, authorization, and oversight

• Knowledge of longitudinal, behavioral, temporal, geospatial, and network analysis

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience OR Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related field may substitute for 2 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly and work effectively with technical, research, policy, program, and compliance staff

• Ability to evaluate model accuracy, reliability, interpretability, reproducibility, and limitations

• Ability to translate provider integrity risks into measurable analytic rules, variables, and models

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

Additional Requirements

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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.