Analytics Manager Jobs in Minnesota
Analytics Manager jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, with additional hiring in Rochester and Duluth, where organizations across healthcare, retail, and financial services are building out their data teams. Employers like UnitedHealth Group, Target, and Mayo Clinic have longstanding analytics functions that hire at every level, from team leads overseeing reporting pipelines to senior managers owning enterprise-wide measurement strategy. The most in-demand specialties right now are marketing analytics, healthcare data strategy, and supply chain performance management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Alta Planning + Design seeks a Civic Analytics Task Manager for our Minneapolis office. Reporting to the Civic Analytics Leader within the Transportation Planning Business Line, this position leads technical execution and project delivery for data-driven planning work, advises and may supervise junior analysts, and develops new methods and tools that advance sustainable community and transportation solutions. It is a great opportunity for an experienced analyst who believes in the importance of data-driven, innovative, and inclusive planning and who is ready to combine strong technical skills with task management and oversight. If you are looking to join an innovative organization and do work that connects people to places while advancing social justice, safety, and environmental resilience, apply with Alta today!
About Alta
Alta is a mission-driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people-centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.
Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world. Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home.
Day to Day
In this role, you will serve as a technical expert and project leader for Alta’s Civic Analytics work across disciplines, project types, and regions. You will:
- Manage tasks. Oversee advanced technical tasks from start to finish, including providing scope guidance, tracking staff progress, and reviewing work products. You will also work with planners, engineers, and program specialists to develop analytics scopes, schedules, and budgets that deliver.
- Lead technical work. Develop methods in R, Python, and GIS and design analysis solutions that range from evaluating the accessibility benefits of a trail to building predictive models of demand for new mobility services or active transportation.
- Communicate with clients. Routinely work with clients, officials, and partners, lead project meetings, and make presentations. Support a wide range of projects. Work on active transportation plans, complete streets, safety action plans and Vision Zero, new mobility planning (including curbside management and mobility hubs), Transportation Demand Management, and economic benefit studies, always keeping a community-focused perspective.
- Support proposals and scope work. Lead development of analytical scope language and coordinate Civic Analytics contributions to proposals, using standard scope language where possible and completing or delegating pre-analysis as needed.
- Develop new tools and methods. Advocate for advanced technologies where they fit, build tools that help staff deliver better work, and make sure new approaches are integrated into scoping, implementation, and training at Alta.
- Mentor and review. Advise junior staff on good analysis practices, review their notebooks and scripts, lead trainings, organize team effort, and, as needed, supervise staff.
- Share knowledge. Lead company-wide webinars, stay on top of emerging technologies and trends and help close knowledge gaps companywide.
- Build expertise. Own one or two areas of data science specialization and become Alta’s go-to expert in them.
Qualifications
Required
This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to
- Master’s degree in one of Alta’s core disciplines, or a bachelor’s degree in statistics, engineering, math, or the social sciences
- 5+ years of relevant experience with geospatial analysis for transportation and/or planning; at least 2 years of leading tasks or projects
- Advanced proficiency with Python/R, ArcGIS Pro, and Microsoft Excel
- Advanced knowledge of databases, geospatial analytics, urban informatics, social science methods, and statistics, and familiarity with transportation planning
- Experience overseeing technical work, tracking progress, and reviewing work products on projects
- Advanced oral and written communication skills, including leading project meetings and making presentations
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction
- AICP and/or GISP licensure
- Leadership position in a professional organization
- Experience presenting at professional conferences
- Peer-reviewed or other recognized publications
- Experience supervising or mentoring staff
What We Offer
Flexible Schedule
Compensation
Benefits
- Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
- Dental/Vision: PPO
- Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
- 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
- PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
- Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
- Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities
About Alta Planning + Design
Alta Planning + Design, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy that decisions involving people are made on the basis of job-related criteria, independent of an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability for which reasonable accommodation is available, and any other status protected by law. This includes decisions involving hiring, job placement, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and company-sponsored programs. Alta Planning + Design maintains formal employment policies, available online and by request.
Alta Planning + Design, Inc. is a federal contractor subject to affirmative action regulations requiring written Affirmative Action Plans (AAP’s) for minorities and women, and for covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. We worked intensively with a local firm that specializes in Affirmative Action Plans to develop a program for our company that will not only satisfy our federal obligations but will be a living document. This means the plan is integrated into our recruiting and evaluation procedures and is revisited often in order to ensure we’re doing everything we can to embrace and promote diversity within our company.
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in analytics manager jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in statistics, data science, business analytics, or a related quantitative field
- Five or more years of experience in analytics or business intelligence, including team leadership
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one analytics platform such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
- Demonstrated experience translating complex data findings into actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with cloud data environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in an enterprise setting
- Experience managing cross-functional analytics projects and coordinating with engineering, product, or marketing teams
Analytics Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a analytics manager in Minnesota?
Becoming an analytics manager in Minnesota typically requires a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, computer science, economics, or business analytics, with a master's degree preferred at larger employers like those in the Twin Cities healthcare and retail sectors. There is no state-issued license for this role. Most candidates move into management after several years as an individual-contributor analyst, often earning credentials like the Certified Analytics Professional to strengthen their candidacy.
Which companies hire analytics managers in Minnesota?
Minnesota analytics manager roles are posted by General Mills, Target, and 3M and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters in the Twin Cities, particularly in healthcare, retail, and financial services, means the state has a consistently deep pipeline of analytics management openings year-round.
Which Minnesota cities have the most analytics manager jobs?
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Arden Hills have the most analytics manager openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the majority of demand, anchored by major corporate headquarters in healthcare, retail, and banking, while Rochester's concentration of medical and research institutions creates steady openings there, and any smaller metro areas on the list reflect large regional employers or growing technology operations based outside Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Are there remote analytics manager jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of analytics manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and data-driven nature of the work. The parts of the role most commonly offered remotely include reporting, dashboard management, and stakeholder presentations, while on-site expectations tend to apply when the manager oversees a local analytics team or works closely with operations.
How can I get hired as a analytics manager in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an analytics coordinator or senior analyst role first, then building toward management. Large Minnesota employers like UnitedHealth Group, Target, and Ameriprise Financial run rotational programs and structured analyst development tracks that allow early-career candidates to gain cross-functional exposure. Earning a Certified Analytics Professional credential or completing a graduate certificate in business analytics from the University of Minnesota strengthens an application considerably and signals readiness for a leadership track.
Where can I find and apply to analytics manager jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to analytics manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and preferences, and apply directly to the ones that match your experience level and target industry.
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