Data Specialist Jobs in Minnesota
Data Specialist jobs in Minnesota are in steady demand, with concentrated hiring in healthcare analytics, financial services, and retail technology across the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth. Large employers such as UnitedHealth Group, Target, and Mayo Clinic maintain ongoing data specialist teams and recruit at every level from entry-level data associates to senior analysts. The most sought-after specialties in Minnesota listings include SQL-based reporting, data governance, and business intelligence development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
HealthPartners is hiring a Ecommerce Provider Data and Compliance Specialist. This role promotes and supports compliance related activities within our division and within the organization. THey support and coordinate resolution to operational issues, participate in conducting trainings, participate in work groups, and track and monitor regulatory activities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Understands and support HealthPartners Provider Electronic Commerce and Operations options to effectively promote compliance with regulatory areas.
- Understands and supports monitoring of regulatory activities as required by regulatory agencies such as CMS, DHS, NCQA, and MDH.
- Interact with other departmental staff on individual providers, clinic and facility terminations to ensure members are notified in a timely manner as specified by regulators.
- Participates in the creation, review, revision, maintenance and tracking of internal and provider administrative policies and procedures.
- Coordinates provider communications as requested on behalf of Provider E-Commerce and Operations including tracking of required regulatory communications
- Assists with product and delivery network set-up in CPN, tracking and documentation upon request.
- Perform audits on CPN transactions using audit reports and completed provider or delivery network alerts.
- Assist in testing enhancements to the CPN application.
- .Participates in the development and implementation of process improvements.
- Serves as a liaison with internal staff as needed.
- Supports other business staff in ongoing service needs.
- Participates in and assists with business continuity and disaster recovery plans, tests and revisions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Four year degree in a related field (customer service, training, project management, business, or health care) or two years related work experience in lieu of degree.
- Two years work experience in a related field (compliance, claims, electronic commerce, contracting, business or system analysis, customer service, training, project management, health care operations).
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proven organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for performance and attitude on the job.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others both inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to work well with broad and different audiences.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Training experience, preferably in managed care and/or health care operations.
- Experience in working in a managed care organization or in a provider office.
- Project coordination skills.
JOB INFO
JOB DESCRIPTION
HealthPartners is hiring a Ecommerce Provider Data and Compliance Specialist. This role promotes and supports compliance related activities within our division and within the organization. THey support and coordinate resolution to operational issues, participate in conducting trainings, participate in work groups, and track and monitor regulatory activities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Understands and support HealthPartners Provider Electronic Commerce and Operations options to effectively promote compliance with regulatory areas.
- Understands and supports monitoring of regulatory activities as required by regulatory agencies such as CMS, DHS, NCQA, and MDH.
- Interact with other departmental staff on individual providers, clinic and facility terminations to ensure members are notified in a timely manner as specified by regulators.
- Participates in the creation, review, revision, maintenance and tracking of internal and provider administrative policies and procedures.
- Coordinates provider communications as requested on behalf of Provider E-Commerce and Operations including tracking of required regulatory communications
- Assists with product and delivery network set-up in CPN, tracking and documentation upon request.
- Perform audits on CPN transactions using audit reports and completed provider or delivery network alerts.
- Assist in testing enhancements to the CPN application.
- .Participates in the development and implementation of process improvements.
- Serves as a liaison with internal staff as needed.
- Supports other business staff in ongoing service needs.
- Participates in and assists with business continuity and disaster recovery plans, tests and revisions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Four year degree in a related field (customer service, training, project management, business, or health care) or two years related work experience in lieu of degree.
- Two years work experience in a related field (compliance, claims, electronic commerce, contracting, business or system analysis, customer service, training, project management, health care operations).
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proven organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for performance and attitude on the job.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others both inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to work well with broad and different audiences.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Training experience, preferably in managed care and/or health care operations.
- Experience in working in a managed care organization or in a provider office.
- Project coordination skills.
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The qualifications that appear most often in data specialist jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, information systems, or a related field
- Proficiency in SQL for querying and managing structured datasets
- Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik
- Familiarity with data governance practices and data quality management processes
- Ability to translate complex data findings into clear reports for non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working with large datasets in cloud environments such as Azure or AWS
Data Specialist Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data specialist in Minnesota?
Most data specialist roles in Minnesota require a bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or information systems, though some employers accept degrees in business or a quantitative field with relevant coursework. Minnesota does not issue a state license for data specialists, so hiring decisions center on technical skills, relevant experience, and industry-recognized certifications such as those from Microsoft, Google, or Databricks. Candidates who build proficiency in SQL, data visualization, and a major cloud platform are consistently competitive in the Minnesota market.
Which companies hire data specialists in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring data specialists in Minnesota include DHL, nVent, and Graybar, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's concentration of large healthcare systems, major retailers, and financial institutions means data specialist demand stays active year-round across sectors.
Which Minnesota cities have the most data specialist jobs?
Saint Paul, Anoka, and Edina have the most data specialist openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the bulk of listings because it is home to UnitedHealth Group, Target, U.S. Bank, and dozens of mid-size technology and healthcare firms, while Rochester's concentration around Mayo Clinic and its affiliated health technology companies supports consistent demand in that market as well.
Are there remote data specialist jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than most fields, because data specialist work is primarily analytical and computer-based. About 67% of data specialist openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of the role. Reporting, data modeling, and business intelligence development are the functions most commonly offered with remote or hybrid flexibility by Minnesota employers.
How can I get hired as a data specialist in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a data analyst associate or junior data coordinator role, which many large Minnesota employers post specifically for candidates without extensive experience. UnitedHealth Group, Target, and Optum run structured entry-level and rotational programs in their analytics divisions that are open to recent graduates. Building a portfolio of SQL queries and a completed Tableau or Power BI dashboard helps candidates stand out, and earning a Google Data Analytics or Microsoft Power BI certificate adds a concrete credential that Minnesota hiring managers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to data specialist jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to data specialist jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the Minnesota market. Search through the available roles, find the ones that fit your skills and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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