• Job Description

  Req#: 5312488
  Salary: $104,000.00 - $116,000.00 Annually
  Location : St. Paul, MN
  Job Type: Full-time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: PEPM-HRLSI-4/2026
  Department: Human Resources & Learning
  Division: Strategic Initiatives
  Opening Date: 04/17/2026
  Closing Date: 5/3/2026 11:59 PM Central
  Applicant Advisory: We welcome you as an applicant for employment with the League of Minnesota Cities. It is the League of Minnesota Cities' policy to provide equal opportunity in employment, and we are committed to building a diverse, welcoming, and respectful workforce. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) women, LGTBQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as Veterans. The League of Minnesota Cities will not discriminate on the basis of race, natural hair styles and textures (including but not limited to "braids, locks, and twists"), color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, local human rights commission activity or any other basis protected by law. When requested to complete an application for the position we require that you furnish complete information, so we may accurately and completely assess your qualifications. You may attach any other information which provides additional detail about your qualifications for employment in the position you seek. Refer to the Applicant Data Practices Advisory included in the signature portion of the application, for guidance regarding how your application information will be used, the consequences of providing or not providing your information, and more. The League of Minnesota Cities accommodates qualified persons with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR and Benefits at 651-281-1202.
  
  Position Summary
  
  Leads organization-wide evaluation efforts to ensure the League's programs, services, and strategic initiatives deliver meaningful impact for members. Facilitates outcome-focused conversations across teams, aligning data, research, and stakeholder perspectives to inform decision-making. Designs and manage systems to collect, analyze, and translate complex quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights. Supports continuous learning and improvement by guiding evaluation practices and driving organization-wide understanding of impact. Manages cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
  Essential Job Duties
  
  Strategic Alignment
  • Leads implementation of League-wide data, insights, and evaluation strategy to inform organization-wide and department level decision-making.
  • Develops a League-wide framework for demonstrating the value of League services for individual members.
  Data Analysis, Reporting, and Vizualization
  • Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses, research, and benchmarking studies for both internal employee and member surveys and evaluations. Produces accurate, accessible, and understandable material that reflects research data and results at a level of detail appropriate for the intended audience.
  • Builds and maintains reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using business intelligence tools such as Association Management System (AMS) to facilitate quick access to and manipulation of data necessary for the calculation and retrieval of quantitative information.
  • Develops and delivers written, online, and oral presentations on League data and statistical trends to leadership.
  • Proactively monitors data trends and maintains established and consistent reporting processes.
  Process Improvement and Program Evaluation
  • Work cooperatively with departments to conduct internal program evaluation and analysis including developing a proactive schedule for evaluation of programs, assisting teams in developing appropriate evaluation goals and measures, and developing and conducting evaluation plans.
  • Identifies opportunities, gathers input from user groups, and makes recommendations for improvements in data collection and data management practices, including the testing of new data initiatives in various technology platforms and implementation of approved solutions.
  • Make recommendations regarding governance and access to member data, supports the design, configuration and maintenance of AMS and data procedures to ensure integrity and consistency.
  Project Management
  • Assists Strategic Initiatives Manager with designing, prioritizing and managing multiple, concurrent special projects, including brainstorming, planning, researching, implementation, and change management
  • Leads assigned projects of organizational significance.
  
  Core qualifications & Desirables
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in public administration, public affairs, business administration, policy analysis, statistics, data analytics or a degree requiring substantial training in statistical analysis and program evaluation.
  • At least four years of experience performing quantitative and qualitative analysis, research and impact-based work products.
  • Considerable knowledge and use of computer software such as Microsoft products, databases, and statistical programs.
  • Considerable ability to mine, manipulate, analyze, and communicate research findings through written documents, graphic illustrations, and oral presentations to people with varying backgrounds and familiarity with the material.
  Desirable Qualifications
  
  • Additional years of experience performing quantitative and qualitative analysis and research.
  • Master's degree in public administration, public affairs, policy analysis, political science, or a closely related field.
  • Municipal government experience
  • Experience with business intelligence and artificial intelligence tools.
  
  
  Examples of Performance Criteria
  
  
  • Applies sound statistical methods, research design, and program evaluation techniques appropriate to the data, program, or project.
  • Produces accurate, well-organized analyses that are clearly documented and replicable.
  • Designs data visualizations to communicate insights clearly, minimize cognitive load, and support decision-making.
  • Tailors reporting (written, verbal, visuals) to the needs and understanding of the intended audience.
  • Demonstrates understanding of municipal government, League priorities, and the legislative context when interpreting and presenting data.
  • Aligns analytical products with organizational strategy and department-level goals.
  • Translates complex findings into meaningful implications for members, internal teams, and leadership.
  • Demonstrates proficiency with analytic tools, spreadsheets, databases, and relevant business intelligence platforms (e.g., AMS).
  • Identifies gaps and recommends improvements to data practices and collection methods, data standards, workflows, and system configurations to enhance data quality and integrity, and recommends new data sources to strengthen evaluation and analysis.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to pilot new approaches to data management and evaluate their effectiveness.
  • Designs and implements evaluation plans that include clear goals, measures, timelines, and reporting strategies.
  • Ability to work effectively with departments and stakeholders to conduct evaluations, ensuring methods are appropriate and results are meaningful, understandable and actionable for decision-makers.
  • Builds effective relationships and identifies opportunities for shared use of information across teams.
  • Ability to communicate complex information in a clear, concise, and compelling way, verbally and in writing.
  • Manages multiple, concurrent projects effectively, meeting deadlines and adjusting priorities based on organizational needs.
  • Follows through on commitments and provides timely project updates to stakeholders.
  • Meets or exceeds League Empowerment and Performance Program (LEAPP) results/timelines and other department performance measures.
  • Promotes diversity and inclusion objectives, including DEI objectives, defined by the League and continually examines own performance to eliminate implicit bias in carrying out duties and interacting with the public, coworkers, and members.
  
  Benefits - The League of Minnesota Cities offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, employer-paid basic life insurance, long-term disability coverage, three-weeks paid parental leave, a contribution match to 457 plans, participation in the PERA public pension plan, and 12 paid holidays. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental life insurance, spouse and dependent life insurance, and short-term disability coverage.
  
  For a more detailed overview of our benefit package
  01
  
  Please select the option that best describes your educational background.
  • Bachelor's degree in public administration, public affairs, business administration, policy analysis, statistics, data analytics
  • Master's degree in public administration, public affairs, policy analysis, political science
  • A degree in a related field
  • No degree
  
  02
  
  Please select which option best describes your years of experience performing quantitative and qualitative analysis, research and impact-based work.
  • No experience
  • 1-3 years
  • 4-6 years
  • 7+ years
  
  03
  
  Describe your experience analyzing data and presenting results, including your primary audience and the tools (such as reports, visualizations, or presentations) you have used.
  04
  
  Do you have municipal government experience? If yes, please describe.
  05
  
  Please describe your experience using business and artificial intelligence tools.
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