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Weatherization Assistance Program Data Analyst: Management Analyst 4

Working Title: Weatherization Assistance Program Data Analyst
Job Class: Management Analyst 4
Agency: Commerce Department

• Job ID: 95925
• Location: St. Paul
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/30/2026
• Closing Date: 08/12/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Energy Resources / Energy Equity Programs
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - up to 10%
• Salary Range: $34.07 - $50.53 / hourly; $71,138 - $105,506 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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.

Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs. Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

The WAP Data Analyst helps the Weatherization Assistance Program deliver high impact energy conservation upgrades and build climate resiliency for low-income Minnesota households. This position exists to provide advanced-level, in-depth research and analysis for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).

Three years of experience as a program analyst, research analyst, data scientist, program evaluator, or similar.

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Social Policy, Economics, or other relevant social science field with statistical analysis or data analytics coursework is equivalent to one year of experience.

Advanced Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Social Policy, Economics, or other relevant social science field with statistical analysis or data analytics coursework is equivalent to 18 months of experience.

Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Experience conducting research and analysis to inform program decision making.
• Experience working with quantitative research methods, data manipulation, data transformation and interpretation, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to design and implement clear and meaningful data visualizations or analytics for performance management.
• Project Management skills sufficient to implement data projects across multiple teams
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Human relations and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain technical or analytical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to adapt to continuous change in processes, organizational structures, and roles sufficient to work constructively under extreme pressure, to cope with ambiguity, and to deal effectively with setbacks.
• Knowledge of low-income programs, program design principles and techniques, organizational capacity/risk assessment, performance measurement, or program evaluation.
• Experience working with energy related data sets.
• Expertise with programming and/or statistical analysis tools used to support research and analysis, such as R, SAS, SPSS, Stata, Python, Tableau, or SQL knowledge.

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, and laptop computer.

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers’ license check prior to appointment.

Commerce protects the public interest through a broad range of regulations and programs. We oversee more than 40 industry areas in Minnesota and license about 250,000 professionals and businesses to ensure that their services and products are fair, accessible and comply with state laws.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

• 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

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.