Data Operations Manager - Hybrid Leader in Health Analytics

Minnesota Department of Health; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation & sick leave

12 holidays/year

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Health is seeking a Data Operations Manager to lead the Office of Data and Analytics (ODA) with a focus on operational efficiency, strategy, and cross‑functional partnership. You will guide planning, advise on business process improvements, and mentor teams responsible for data governance, analytics, and project delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence executive decisions and coordinate

Qualifications

• Three years of project management experience with multiple stakeholders across an organization or multiple organizations.
• Three years of experience as planner or management analyst.
• Two years of experience leading process improvement efforts.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field can substitute for 1 year of experience; a master’s degree can substitute for 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Researching, analyzing, and diagnosing ODA operational needs and strategic planning.
• Advising CDAO on implementing and integrating modern business processes and technologies.
• Understanding agency financial and budget process and providing leadership with information for decision making.
• Mentoring data, operations, and project management staff, setting priorities and timelines, monitoring and reporting progress.
• Budget and operations lead for ODA supporting the CDAO.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration or related field

Master’s degree substitute for 2 years experience

Job description

Minnesota Department of Health is seeking a Data Operations Manager to lead the Office of Data and Analytics (ODA) with a focus on operational efficiency, strategy, and cross‑functional partnership. You will guide planning, advise on business process improvements, and mentor teams responsible for data governance, analytics, and project delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence executive decisions and coordinate