Job Information
State of Minnesota State Prog Admin Coordinator; Energy Data Coordinator in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Energy Data Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Commerce Department
Job ID : 92462
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/28/2026
Closing Date : 03/13/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE
Division/Unit : Energy Resources / Emerging Energy Technologies
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
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.
Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs. Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.
Internal candidates should contact the Human Resources Representative listed on the job posting with questions.
This position exists to develop and maintain an effective program of collection, compilation, and analysis of energy statistics and serve as the central state repository of energy data as defined in Minnesota Statutes 216C.17. The position will serve as the subject matter expert and lead the data team in the coordination of data collection, documentation, and analysis for data projects led by the unit. The position manages and oversees the work of the data analysts and coordinates with staff across units on data projects. The position will also engage in strategic planning with department leadership around long-term data efforts and provides the data team with the training, skills, and knowledge to carry out those efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge in data analytics, modeling and forecasting complex systems, or energy regulation.
A Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Economics, or a related field is equivalent to one (1) year of experience.
An Advanced degree in Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Economics, or a related field is equivalent to eighteen (18) months of experience.
Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:
Knowledge of public policy principles sufficient to oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of public programs.
Experience writing and presenting recommendations to decision making bodies.
Ability to organize and provide coordination of work with other staff.
Ability to communicate complex data analyses and findings to decision makers.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Certificate or experience.
Lead Worker experience.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.
Additional Requirements
Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers' license check prior to appointment.
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.