Data Steward - Research Analysis Spec Sr

$66,394 - $97,864/Yr

State of Minnesota - Brainerd, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Brainerd, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Data Steward - Research Analysis Specialist Senior position at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is responsible for overseeing data stewardship and analysis to support the goals and strategies of the Resource Management and Assistant Division (RMAD). This role involves leading program evaluations, managing data-related work, and ensuring data accessibility and trustworthiness for decision-making. The position serves as a primary contact for specific datasets and facilitates communication between stakeholders regarding data management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate complex agency and division-wide program evaluations and data management.
• Support project analysis through statistical and visual data analysis development and execution.
• Oversee data-related work for RMAD, ensuring data is accessible and trustworthy for decision-making.
• Advocate for appropriate data use and management, ensuring compliance with established policies and standards.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for specific datasets, communicating data management decisions to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Statistics, or related field with knowledge of environmental sciences, data science, or GIS.
• Three years of experience managing data, querying databases, and performing quantitative analysis.
• Ability to conduct advanced data analyses and manipulate large datasets using various tools.
• Technical writing skills to present ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong human relation and communication skills for conveying complex technical information.
• Planning and organizational skills to meet priorities and monitor work.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring in data analysis and management.
• Experience developing and implementing data management plans.
• Expertise in data science software such as Tableau, SQL, ArcGIS, Python, or R.
• Experience managing or analyzing environmental or pollution-related data.
• Knowledge of environmental justice principles and tools.

Benefits

• Telework eligibility
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and leave
• Training and development opportunities