Research Analyst Intermediate

Working Title: Research Analyst Intermediate

Job Class: Research Analyst Intermediate

Agency: Revenue Dept

• Job ID : 98260
• Location : St. Paul
• Telework Eligible : Yes, Hybrid
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 11/18/2026.
• Date Posted : 11/12/2026
• Closing Date : 12/02/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE
• Division/Unit : Tax Research / Tax Research-Various Units
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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.

Join our team of curious researchers who perform complex economic, legal and tax policy research. The mission of our research staff in the Tax Research Division is to promote the development of sound tax policy through:

• high quality research;
• objective, accurate, and timely analysis and measurement; and
• effective communication.

Analysts apply research and analytical skills to process information from a variety of sources, including department data sources and tax law. Individually and in small teams, analysts provide technical writing and research related to revenue estimates of the fiscal impact of tax proposals, broader revenue impact reports, and other special projects.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location.

Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience working with taxes, conducting research, or quantitative analysis work.

OR

• Three (3) years of experience conducting research or quantitative analysis work.

*Associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience; Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience; Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Doctorate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience. To qualify, degrees must be earned in Economics, Public Policy, or a related field that includes quantitative and research training.

Applicants who meet the above requirements may be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:

• Related training, coursework, and experience.
• Demonstrated human relations skills to work on a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming with SAS, SPSS, SQL, or equivalent software to conduct quantitative or statistical analysis
• Experience developing data models or conducting modeling activities
• Familiarity with Minnesota tax laws or legislative process
• Experience combining data from multiple sources
• Experience describing research findings to non-technical audiences

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

As part of an offer of employment, a fingerprint-based background check will be conducted in accordance with IRS Publication 1075. This will include, but is not limited to, verification of degrees and licensures, state and federal criminal history checks, and a review of tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). The Department of Revenue is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. MDOR does not participate in E-Verify.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.