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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Operations Manager - Management Analyst 4 - **Company:** State of Minnesota - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $70,866.0 - $105,102.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Data Governance, DataOps, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3367840023&tx=KL7777FFQ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Three years of project management experience. Project management experience must include projects with multiple stakeholders across an organization or with multiple organizations. * Three (3) years of experience as planner or management analyst AND * Two (2) years of experience leading process improvement efforts A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field can substituted for 1 year of experience. A master's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field can substitute for 2 years of experience. Qualifications to be further assessed during the interview process: * Leadership skills to carry out actions while exercising tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to provide clear direction and support to others * Communication, both oral and written, to mobilize action to achieve organizational goals and coach and advise other staff * Relationship building and management to build networks of colleagues and effectively persuade project participation * Teamwork * Organization and coordination, * Experience leading large-scale /complex business improvement project(s) within MN State government agencies * Experience presenting to and influencing executive decision makers, senior management and/or division directors on policy decisions or project approaches * Experience, training, and/or certification in process improvement methodology (i.e., LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.) * Experience with grant and proposal writing * Experience with MDH budget and financial processes Additional Requirements * This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check. * MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. ## Description Join our dynamic team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where your passion for public health can make a tangible impact on the well-being of all Minnesotans. The Data Operations Manager position provides leadership across the Office of Data and Analytics (ODA) in budget, project management, delivery, and implementation of initiatives in support of the data modernization activities across the agency. The position will function as a leader in ODA and will lead operations, budget, and quality improvement projects that have transformational impact and will lead to data governance and communications modernization., * Researching, analyzing, and diagnosing Office of Data and Analytics (ODA) operational needs and strategic planning * Advising/consulting Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) on how to implement and integrate modern and efficient business processes and technologies * Understanding agency financial and budget process and providing leadership with information and recommendations necessary for decision making, long-range organization and business process and systems planning * Mentoring individuals and teams of data, operations, and project management staff, setting priorities and timelines, monitoring, and reporting on progress. * Budget and operations lead for ODA supporting the CDAO. ## Related Videos - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [RPA in the Public Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/86-rpa-in-the-public-sector) - [AI beyond the code: Master your organisational AI implementation.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1248-ai-beyond-the-code-master-your-organisational-ai-implementation) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)