Workforce Analyst / Management Analyst 1

Working Title: Workforce Analyst

Job Class: Management Analyst 1

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 97710

• 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 : 10/13/2026

• Closing Date : 10/19/2026

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

• Division/Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG)-AOP Admin Finance

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $24.40 - $35.30 / hourly; $50,947 - $73,706 / 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 (DHS) 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.

*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 Workforce Analyst provides centralized Office of Inspector General (OIG) Department of Human Services (DHS) personnel inbox management, position control, and workforce financial analysis in support of OIG.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the primary resource for OIG's centralized Personnel Inbox.

• Responds to inquiries from OIG directors, managers and supervisors relating to personnel transaction needs, organizational planning and position management.

• Provides procedural information and escalates inquiries that require Human Resources (HR) consultation.

• Maintains OIG's position control records and workflow tracking.

• Conducts workforce cost analysis and FTE modeling.

• Administers division-wide shared budget accounts.

• Supports the OIG Operations Manager and OIG Accounting Supervisor in maintaining workforce accountability and operational efficiency across OIG's programs and services.

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.

Two (2) years monitoring personnel inbox responding to inquiries regarding position control, workforce budgets or workforce cost analysis; OR

Associate degree in statistics, economics, or human resources and one (1) year monitoring personnel inbox responding to inquiries regarding position control, workforce budgets or workforce cost analysis; OR

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics or human resources.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Working knowledge of personnel cost modeling and workforce financial analysis principles.

• Respond to personnel inquiries.

• Identify, document, and escalate financial exceptions, anomalies or compliance issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of state financial systems and general ledger structures, including SWIFT budget account management and coding conventions used in Minnesota state government.

• Understanding of biennial budget development processes and the role of workforce cost analysis in supporting long-range financial planning for state agencies.

• Knowledge of Office of Inspector General policies, procedures and protocols, including applicable requirements governing the management of confidential and private personnel information.

• Computer and data entry sufficient to accurately enter and maintain financial and position control data across SWIFT, the PTR system and other state systems with reasonable speed and accuracy.

• Written and verbal communication sufficient to clearly document financial findings, prepare variance analysis reports and respond to workforce and personnel financial inquiries from OIG directors, managers and supervisors.

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

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Human Services that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, including the following components:

• Criminal background check

• Reference check

• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

Complete the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3-business days from the start of employment; and successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.

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.