Data Practices Officer - State Program Administrator Manager

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 86,819 - 125,489; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

State of Minnesota, Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) in Saint Paul, seeks a Data Practices Officer to lead data privacy, records management, and data governance initiatives. The role supervises data systems and ensures policy compliance while partnering with management and staff.

The position requires strong analytical and leadership abilities, experience with data retention laws, and a commitment to training employees on data practices and privacy requirements.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressive work experience in Data Management, Data Retention Schedule Creation, or Government Program Compliance with Minnesota Government Data Practices Act or similar law.
• Bachelor’s degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience leading or supervising teams and initiatives.
• Experience with data privacy laws and data retention requirements.
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead data privacy, data practices, records management, and document retention for TRA.
• Supervise TRA Records and Data Management systems and evaluate current practices.
• Develop and maintain data practices training program for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and related laws.
• Oversee responses to public data requests and support managers and staff in data governance.

Skills

Data governance

Data analysis

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Cisco WebEx

Job description

Working Title: Data Practices Officer

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager

• Job ID: 94367
• Location: St. Paul
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/22/2026
• Closing Date: 08/20/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Teachers Retirement Assoc / TRA-Managerial
• Division/Unit: TRA Operations/TRA Strategic Planning Department
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 10%
• Salary Range: $41.58 - $60.10 / hourly; $86,819 - $125,489 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Working Title: Data Practices Officer

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager

Agency: Teachers Retirement Association

• Job ID: 94367
• 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: 07/22/2026
• Closing Date: 08/20/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Teachers Retirement Assoc / TRA-Managerial
• Division/Unit: TRA Operations/TRA Strategic Planning Department
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 10%
• Salary Range: $41.58 - $60.10 / hourly; $86,819 - $125,489 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

TRA has been providing pension coverage to Minnesota educators for decades, with a mission to help members and their beneficiaries plan for an independent and financially secure retirement. We are currently seeking job candidates with strong data analysis, data governance, and/or data program management skills to serve as TRA’s Data Practices Officer.

Our Data Practices Officer position exists to provide leadership for the data privacy, data practices, records management, and document retention responsibilities of TRA. The position will be responsible for the supervision of TRA Records and Data Management systems, evaluating the effectiveness of current practices and recommending revisions when appropriate; and developing the processes used to gather and share data. This role will also enforce compliance with related laws including the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, and oversee public data requests. The incumbent hired into this position will serve as a resource for managers, supervisors, and employees regarding data maintained by TRA, and will develop and maintain a data practices training program for all employees.

This position is located in our Saint Paul, Minnesota office, and will require the incumbent to work a schedule that includes in-person work. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time for this role.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of progressive, work experience in Data Management, Data Retention Schedule Creation, or Government Program Compliance working with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act or a similar body of law, regulation, or legislation.

A Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Work experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role guiding, coaching, providing constructive feedback, and motivating others. Leadership can include training staff, acting as a lead worker, and/or serving as a high-level subject matter expert of a complex program.
• Experience in developing, documenting, and implementing initiatives, processes, programs or policies.
• Experience with state and federal data privacy laws and requirements, such as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, sufficient to respond to requests for information.
• Experience working with state records retention laws, such as the Minnesota Records Retention law sufficient to create and/or manage various retention schedules.
• Ability to research and interpret state and federal public information laws and regulations sufficient to respond to data practices requests, including collecting and analyzing data to determine its proper classification and safeguarding not public data.
• Strong research and analytical skills in order to navigate complex regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills to manage and convey technical information to a variety of audiences and stakeholders, and fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Cisco WebEx; or equivalent software packages.

Successful candidates must also possess the ability to secure their own transportation for business travel. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

Experience working with Minnesota Records Retention law.

Experience successfully managing a budget.

Experience conducting workplace investigations related to data privacy violations.

An Advanced degree in Legal Studies, Business Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

A Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.

Physical Requirements

This position requires occasional transporting of articles such as file folders, ledgers and/or small tools. May be required to move or maintain a stationary position for long periods of time.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal background check.

It is the policy of TRA that all finalist(s) submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• State of Minnesota state government employment records check (applies to current and past State of Minnesota state government employees only)
• Criminal History Check
• Employee Reference Check
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Education Verification
• Driver's License Check