Posted: Oct 9, 2025
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Results Management Fellow

Minnesota Management and Budget - Saint Paul, MN
Temporary
Salary: Hourly
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2025
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Working Title: Results Fellow
Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior
Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget

  • Job ID: 89381
  • Location: St. Paul
  • Telework Eligible: Yes
  • Full/Part Time: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Limited
  • Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
  • Date Posted: 10/03/2025
  • Closing Date: 10/16/2025
  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Management & Budget
  • Division/Unit: Budget Services / Results Management
  • Work Shift/Work Hours: Day
  • Days of Work: Monday - Friday
  • Travel Required: No
  • Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
  • Classified Status: Unclassified
  • Bargaining Unit/Union: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
  • End Date: 06/30/2026
  • FLSA Status: Nonexempt
  • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

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.

Job Summary

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a Results Fellow to collect qualitative data (stories) from community members, interpret and present the data, and identify opportunities for improving the coordination, implementation, and impact of state programs. Alongside the MN StoryCollective team, the Results Fellow will coordinate across state agencies and levels of government to address policy or program changes. This is a temporary position, expected to last from January through June and would be ideal for a student or recent graduate. 

Job duties for this position include:

  • Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating qualitative data to provide meaningful information to policymakers and provide solutions to address program or policy shortcomings
  • Participating in technical work groups comprised of state colleagues
  • Analyzing MN StoryCollective data in the context of relevant state programs to identify opportunities to improve effectiveness, equity, access, and use of high-quality services
  • Developing story collections of MN StoryCollective data on emerging themes and topics
  • Preparing presentations and written products for internal and external distribution; present findings in briefings, webinars, and other settings attended by policymakers and researchers

This position is currently eligible for up to 50% hybrid telework to applicants who either reside in Minnesota or a bordering state and within 50 miles of the work location.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter and meet the below qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from (within the last year) a public policy, public administration, sociology, or data science graduate program OR three years of experience collecting and analyzing qualitative data for a public program
  • Experience with data manipulation and analysis, including creation of queries and reports from databases (Stata, Python, R, or comparable software)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (or similar application) and familiarity of other Microsoft products
  • Communication skills sufficient to convey complex and/or sensitive information to a variety of audiences
  • Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment

Preferred Qualifications

MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a public policy, public administration, sociology, or data science graduate program
  • Experience collecting and analyzing qualitative data; knowledge of data collection best practices
  • Experience making evidence-based recommendations or changes to policies, laws, or public programs for continuous improvement
  • Experience in the public sector (state, federal, county, municipal, or Tribal government)
  • Knowledge of public sector policymaking processes
  • Experience preparing accessible, plain language presentations and written resources 
  • Experience with PowerBI

Additional Requirements

Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.

Application Details

How to Apply 

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Jake Pleschourt at [email protected] or 651-201-2567.