Data Analyst - Management Analyst 3

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Employees Retirement Association in St. Paul seeks a Data Analyst to collect, validate, analyze, and report on data across the organization to support operations and decision-making.

This role collaborates with staff and management to develop reports and dashboards and to research data issues for informed recommendations. You will use SQL, Power BI, and Excel to identify trends, ensure data quality, and support actuarial and financial insights; telework eligible with a hybrid schedule

Qualifications

• Two years experience writing SQL queries and developing reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience collecting, validating, analyzing, and interpreting data to identify trends and support decisions.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and other reporting or data analysis tools to organize and present data.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, analyze, and report on data to support business operations and decision-making.
• Develop reports and dashboards; research complex data issues and provide recommendations.
• Ensure data quality and integrity across datasets and systems.

Skills

SQL queries

Power BI

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics/Information Systems/CS/Statistics

Tools

Python

Job description

Working Title: Data Analyst - Management Analyst 3

Job Class: Management Analyst 3

Agency: Public Employees Retirement Association

• Job ID : 98179

• 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 : 11/03/2026

• Closing Date : 11/24/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Employees Retire Assoc / Pub Employ Retire Assoc-MAPE

• Division/Unit : MIS

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / 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 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.

Join PERA and turn data into insights that support critical decisions and strengthen retirement services for Minnesota's public employees!

As a Data Analyst at PERA, you will collect, validate, analyze, and report on data used across the organization to support business operations, strategic planning, and decision-making. This role works closely with staff, management, and business partners to develop reports and dashboards, research complex data issues, ensure data quality and integrity, and provide meaningful analysis and recommendations.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate information, identifying trends and opportunities, supporting actuarial reporting, and helping PERA leverage data to better serve more than 435,000 members and 2,100 participating public employers.

This position is telework eligible and offers a hybrid work schedule, based on agency and department needs. Scheduled in-office workdays will be at the PERA office, 60 Empire Drive, Suite 200, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Candidates residing in Minnesota within 50 miles of our St Paul office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.

Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from our office may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

Candidates residing in a bordering state within 50 miles of our office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.

Candidates who do not reside in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the office in a state bordering Minnesota are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the office or report to the office full time.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending day, month, and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Two (2) years experience writing SQL queries and developing reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, including:

Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting reports, data extracts, dashboards, or other business intelligence tools.

Experience collecting, validating, analyzing, and interpreting data to identify trends, resolve data discrepancies, and support business operations and decision-making.

Experience using Microsoft Excel and other reporting or data analysis tools to organize, reconcile, maintain, and present data for business users and management.

Minimum qualifications that will be assessed during the interview process:

Experience collaborating with business users, technical staff, and external stakeholders to develop reporting solutions, improve data quality, and support business objectives.

Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills sufficient to research data issues, evaluate impacts, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.

Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or a closely related field.

Two (2) or more years of experience in data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or data management.

Experience using SQL, Power BI, Python, or similar tools to analyze data, develop reports and dashboards, validate data quality, and support business decision-making.

Experience working with large relational databases, data warehouses, and data visualization tools.

Knowledge of pension administration, governmental operations, or experience supporting financial, actuarial, audit, or regulatory reporting.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Social Security and Address Verification

Education Verification

Driver's License Check

**The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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 [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.