Results Management Fellow

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 October 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

Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.

Minimum Qualifications[1]

To facilitate proper years of service 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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here.

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated (within the last year) from a public policy, public administration, sociology, or data science graduate program (master’s degree or higher) OR three (3) 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

It is the policy of Minnesota Management and Budget that a successful candidate must pass all required checks prior to employment which may consist of the below checks:

• SEMA4 records check (applies to current and past state employees only)
• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Social Security and address verification
• Education verification
• Conflict of interest review
• Other legally or internal policy required checks

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.

Minnesota Management & Budget does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota Management & Budget will not sponsor applicant work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title, and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Jake Pleschourt at [email protected].

MMB may choose to non-competitively interview certain disabled veterans (CDVs). To receive consideration as a CDV under M.S. 43A.111, you must:

1. Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%
2. Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability
3. Meet all minimum qualifications identified in this posting
4. Submit all documentation by the closing date to Jake Pleschourt at [email protected].

Contact

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

[1] Refer to the Assessing and Setting Qualifications guide to establish qualifications. Postings cannot exceed seven (7) minimum qualifications and must be relevant to the position. AFSCME position minimum qualifications must be selected from the 206 Standard Menu.