Evaluation and Insights Analyst

About the role

The Evaluation and Insights Analyst leads qualitative and quantitative evaluations for the Paid Leave program. This role analyzes program data to guide strategy and continuous improvement, provides evaluation support and technical assistance to internal teams, and manages research partnerships. The Evaluation and Insights Analyst helps ensure the Paid Leave team stays focused on delivering equitable outcomes, a positive user experience, and meaningful impact for Minnesota's most marginalized communities.

This position will be based out of the St. Paul office and is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. The telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and evaluation work, including performing quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Develop evaluation methods or models and turn data findings into recommendations that guide program strategy and planning.
• Develop and conduct mixed method evaluations in an environment without established systems or precedents.
• Manipulate and analyze data using software comparable to R, Python, or STATA.
• Work with internal and external partners on research and evaluation projects.
• Collaborate across teams to promote a culture of learning and program improvement.
• Present data and research findings to a variety of audiences through written or oral presentations.
• Design and apply evaluation approaches that advance equity.

Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience conducting research and evaluation work, including performing quantitative and qualitative analyses, developing evaluation methods or models, and turning data findings into recommendations that guide program strategy and planning.

A bachelor's degree in public policy, statistics, sociology, or other closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience; a master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience.

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
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, addressing mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• 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.