Compliance Data Analyst - Research Scientist 3

About the role

This position independently designs and carries out advanced research, data strategies, and analytic methodologies that strengthen regulatory compliance, grants integrity, and agency-wide program oversight. The incumbent serves as the department's authoritative expert in compliance-related research design, data modeling, quantitative and qualitative analysis, statistical methods, and performance measurement. The incumbent will operate independently to deliver complex analytical solutions, influence compliance and business stakeholders through data-driven insights grounded in scientific research and will present research and analysis to Executive Leadership on a regular cadence, and drive continuous improvement in compliance monitoring, reporting, and governance processes. The incumbent's scope is focused on grants compliance and program integrity and will be responsible for researching data and analysis in response to federal partners' data requests. The incumbent will leverage complex data research and analytics to identify trends, detect anomalies, and provide actionable insights that strengthen internal controls and regulatory compliance throughout DCYF, to align with the agency's mission and goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, research, and oversight of the Compliance Division's data strategy to identify and detect potential risk, fraud, and non-compliance within the agency.
• Create reports, surveys, presentations, dashboards, and visualizations of data analyses to inform management decision-making and assist in strategic planning, to increase operational effectiveness within DCYF.
• Respond to internal and external requests for data and information related to internal audits, compliance audits, and key risk areas.
• Provide technical consultation to Compliance Division management and staff in data analyses, statistical and analytic techniques, research methodologies, survey design and evaluation, performance measurement, statistical analysis methodologies, data governance, and Compliance Division data systems and tools.
• Develop data metrics to support program integrity through proactive detection and risk mitigation.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of experience analyzing and reporting with data; performing spatial or statistical analysis and modeling; and managing data and querying databases. Experience must include the following:

• Data collection, data analysis, data manipulation, data transformation and interpretation.
• Data visualization (i.e. Tableau, PowerBI, Looker, Qlik), Analytic tools/platforms (i.e. Alteryx, R Studio, SAS, Databricks, Anaconda).

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements may be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:

• Synthesizing and organizing large volumes of complex information and ideas and present them, written and verbally, in a succinct, easily understandable fashion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of DCYF Office of Inspector General (OIG) programs and OIG divisions; OIG's mission, values, and activities; and the state and federal laws and regulations governing OIG's administration and management.
• Knowledge of data structures and mature design strategies.
• Experience in most of the following applications/data systems: MMIS, MAXIS, MEC2, LIS/ELMS/Salesforce Hub, DEED, case tracking applications, NetStudy 2.0, SSIS.
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming and manipulation of data and statistical analysis of data with software such as SAS, Python or R including multiple regression techniques.
• Understands data privacy laws and rules such as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Demonstrated proficiency scripting with another programming language (Python, R, SAS, Java, Scala, Jinja, Databricks) in addition to Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

• Reference check
• Criminal Background check
• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
• Driver's License Check
• Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees
• Additional assessment may be required during the interview process

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

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