Data Analyst
Otter Tail County is now accepting applications for a Data Analyst position. The Data Analyst position will support evidence-based strategy and decision-making across county operations by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. This role extracts and analyzes data from small to large datasets to assist county leadership and elected officials make more informed decisions. This position will also assist in using data analytics to achieve goals of the Long-Range Strategic Plan working closely with departments and Service Team Leaders.
The deadline to apply is November 12, 2025.
The deadline to apply is November 12, 2025.
Examples of Duties:
- Collect, clean, validate, and analyze data from a variety of sources and tools used to maintain county data.
- Analyze data and identify trends, patterns, and insights.
- Develop reports, design and maintain dashboards, and performance metrics for both internal and public use and understandable by non-technical audiences.
- Present data in accessible, engaging, and informative ways for departments and Service Team Leaders to use in decision making.
- Provide data-driven insights to support policy development, budgeting, and operational efficiency.
- Develop actionable insights from data analysis that can be used to improve the lives of county residents.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations for private and confidential data.
- Work with the Communications Team to present data analysis and outcomes in meaningful and understandable ways for the public.
- Support departmental staff countywide that are performing similar data collection and analysis.
- Lead a countywide data analysis workgroup to collaborate on data cleaning, collection, and analysis to find trends, patterns, and insights to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Public Administration, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Preferred: At least 2 years of experience in data analysis.
Supplemental Information:
This position is regularly scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 p.m. The 2025 starting salary is $69,534 annually, depending on qualifications, with career advancement to $116,438 annually.
The selection process will include an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Semi-finalists will be invited to interview. Prior to hire, finalists will be required to pass a background investigation and reference check. A standard twelve-month probationary period applies.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, click on desired job title, then the "Apply" link. On-line applications are stored on a secure site. Only you and authorized employees of Otter Tail County have access to the information submitted.
When filling out any employment application materials for Otter Tail County, you must include your entire employment and education history. Failure to do so may render your application incomplete.
Veterans Preference
Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference.
Background Investigation
All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation which may include, but are not limited to, gathering information from the following sources: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, other law enforcement agencies, court documents, educational institutions, previous employers, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, military records, Immigration and Naturalization Services, and known associates of the applicant.
Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment.
Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace.
Otter Tail County does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex (pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, or genetic information.
The selection process will include an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Semi-finalists will be invited to interview. Prior to hire, finalists will be required to pass a background investigation and reference check. A standard twelve-month probationary period applies.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, click on desired job title, then the "Apply" link. On-line applications are stored on a secure site. Only you and authorized employees of Otter Tail County have access to the information submitted.
When filling out any employment application materials for Otter Tail County, you must include your entire employment and education history. Failure to do so may render your application incomplete.
Veterans Preference
Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference.
Background Investigation
All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation which may include, but are not limited to, gathering information from the following sources: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, other law enforcement agencies, court documents, educational institutions, previous employers, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, military records, Immigration and Naturalization Services, and known associates of the applicant.
Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment.
Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace.
Otter Tail County does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex (pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, or genetic information.
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Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : Bachelors Degree
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