Business Analyst Jobs in Minnesota

Business Analyst jobs in Minnesota are in consistent demand, with strong hiring concentrated in financial services, healthcare technology, and retail and supply chain operations across the Twin Cities, Rochester, and Bloomington. Employers like UnitedHealth Group, Target, and U.S. Bank maintain large analyst teams in Minnesota and hire steadily across experience levels, from entry-level associates to senior and lead roles. The most sought-after specialties are data analytics, Agile product support, and process improvement tied to enterprise systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles72
Top employerEsolvit
Top cityMinneapolis, MN
Cities hiring23
Work type61% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Business Analyst L3(Contract)
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Business Analyst L3(Contract)
Wipro
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$45k - $110k/yr
10,000+

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Business Analyst 2 for Admissions
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Business Analyst 2 for Admissions
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Business Operations Analyst - Management Analyst 2
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Business Operations Analyst - Management Analyst 2
State of Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment
Minnesota
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Business Operations
$26.12 - $37.91/hr
Hybrid
Military encouraged

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Business Analyst - 3DEXPERIENCE PLM
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Business Analyst - 3DEXPERIENCE PLM
Cognizant
Blaine, Minnesota
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Business Analyst Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Minneapolis
19 jobs
Saint Paul
8 jobs
Maplewood
6 jobs
Plymouth
5 jobs
Minnetonka
4 jobs
Eden Prairie
4 jobs
Bloomington
3 jobs
Anoka
2 jobs
Edina
2 jobs

Business Analyst Job Market in Minnesota

A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Esolvit4 open roles
3M2 open roles
Optum2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Human Resources
  • Medical Devices
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Minnesota Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in business analyst jobs across Minnesota.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, or a related field required
  • Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
  • Experience gathering and documenting business requirements from cross-functional stakeholders
  • Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira or Confluence
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to leadership
  • Experience with ERP or CRM platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, or Oracle

Business Analyst Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a business analyst in Minnesota?

Most Minnesota employers hire business analysts with a bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, finance, or a closely related field. There is no state-issued license required to work as a business analyst in Minnesota. Candidates who earn a Certified Business Analysis Professional credential through the International Institute of Business Analysis, or a Project Management Professional certification, are consistently preferred by large Minnesota employers in financial services, healthcare, and retail.

Which companies hire business analysts in Minnesota?

Employers hiring business analysts in Minnesota right now include Esolvit, 3M, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters in financial services, healthcare, and retail creates particularly steady analyst hiring throughout the year.

Which Minnesota cities have the most business analyst jobs?

Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Maplewood account for the most business analyst openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro dominates because it anchors the state's financial services, healthcare technology, and corporate retail sectors, while Rochester's demand is driven largely by Mayo Clinic and its extended health system, and suburban hubs like Bloomington attract analyst roles from large corporate campuses and regional insurance operations.

Are there remote business analyst jobs in Minnesota?

Yes, and more than most fields, since business analysis is desk-based, documentation-driven, and heavily reliant on digital collaboration tools. About 73% of business analyst openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the work translates to distributed teams. Requirements gathering, data analysis, and reporting tasks are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.

How can I get hired as a business analyst in Minnesota with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a junior or associate business analyst role, which large Minnesota employers in healthcare and financial services post regularly for candidates with a relevant degree and no prior industry experience. UnitedHealth Group, Optum, and Target run rotational and early-career analyst programs that accept new graduates. Moving laterally from a data analyst, project coordinator, or operations specialist role is also common. Building a portfolio of process maps or requirements documents and earning an entry-level business analysis certificate strengthens any application significantly.

Where can I find and apply to business analyst jobs in Minnesota?

You can find and apply to business analyst jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialization, and preferred location or work arrangement, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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