Data & Analytics Division Manager (Internal Hennepin County applicants only)

Data & Analytics Division Manager (Internal Hennepin County applicants only)

Salary

$91,757.30 - $145,406.58 Annually

Location

Hennepin County

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26ASO342AH005

Department

Assessor

Division

Assessor

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Description

Hennepin County is seeking a Data and Analytics Division Manager for the County Assessors Office. This critical management position oversees the department's Data and Analytics division and operates under the general direction of the County Assessor/Department Director, in alignment with Hennepin County Core Values. The role is responsible for selecting, training, and developing staff to support diverse and competing functions, including valuation system calibration, assessment creation, data practices responses using the county's portal, state data submissions, special project oversight, and the department's data practices, security and records retention program.

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be located at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

About the position type:

This position is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.

This position is internally classified as an Administrative Manager, Senior. Click here to view the job classification specification.

Note: You must include a resume as part of your application materials to be considered for this position.

In this position you will:

• Oversee data practices and records management, ensuring statutory compliance, governance, and timely, accurate responses.
• Lead development and adoption of modern data and analytics solutions, including cloud infrastructure, automation, and advanced analytics aligned with enterprise architecture.
• Improve business processes by translating operational needs into data-driven insights, reusable assets, and scalable reporting tools in collaboration with IT and enterprise data teams.
• Direct annual assessment operations, including planning, communication, risk mitigation, standards and instructions development, assessment roll preparation, sales ratio studies, and state reporting to ensure statistically equitable and accurate outcomes.
• Guide valuation practices and promote consistent use of mass appraisal techniques, recommending corrective actions when statistical equity issues arise.
• Provide strategic leadership across departmental priorities by advising on emerging trends, best practices, and long-term data strategies while fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Manage a high-performing team responsible for service requests, cross-departmental initiatives, and external partnerships, including efforts related to disparity reduction and sustainability.
• Strengthen data governance maturity through development of policies, standards, and training that improve data quality, consistency, and responsible use in alignment with countywide policies and procedures.
• Advance organizational readiness by championing new technologies, supporting change management, and building analytics capabilities across staff and partner jurisdictions.
• Lead division-level people management, including supervising staff, setting clear expectations, providing coaching and performance feedback, supporting professional development, managing workload and priorities, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
• Bachelors degree or higher in business administration, or other field appropriate to the position and five years or more of experience in the planning and administration of organizational operations or programs.
• Nine or more years of experience in the planning and administration of organizational operations or programs.

Nice to have:

• Experience:

• Working with statistical analysis tools, reporting platforms, or data management systems such as SQL, Python, R, Power BI, ArcGIS, or cloud-based data infrastructure.

• Working with assessment data and assessment procedures.

• Managing or directing large, data-intensive operational cycles such as annual assessments, audits, or statistical studies.

• Leading complex data, analytics, or technology modernization projects, ideally involving cloud platforms or enterprise-scale systems.

• Improving organizational processes through automation, workflow redesign, or adoption of modern analytics tools.

• Managing assessment operations, valuation processes, or compliance-driven government work.

• Supervising or managing staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and building team culture.

• Developing and managing resource plans or division-level operational priorities.

• Ability to:

• Manage multiple priorities, large projects, and cross-functional initiatives with diverse stakeholders.

• Translate operational needs into actionable data insights, dashboards, or scalable solutions.

• Build collaborative relationships with internal departments, external jurisdictions, and enterprise IT partners.

• Foster an inclusive, equitable, and innovative team environment.

• Knowledge of:

• Data governance principles, privacy requirements, security practices, and records retention standards.

• Mass appraisal techniques, sales ratio studies, and statutory assessment requirements.

• Cloud architecture (especially Azure), data pipelines, data lakes/warehouses, and modern analytics platforms.

• ETL/ELT tools, business intelligence systems, and data modeling concepts.

• Public-sector equity initiatives, including disparity reduction and inclusive data use.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and the ability to successfully apply diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices in efforts to eliminate racial and other disparities.

About the department:

The Hennepin County Assessor's Office is responsible for the assessment of real and personal property throughout Hennepin County. The department is committed to accurate property valuations and classifications, as well as, maximizing enrollment in benefit programs. The Assessor's Office leverages strategic objectives and technology to support its mission and values diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Abbie Hugunin

Abbie.Hugunin@hennepin.us

#LI-DNI

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others cant - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

01

Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County?

Note: Limited duration employees not eligible.

• Yes
• No

02

This position is hybrid and will be located at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a bachelors degree or higher in business administration or another field appropriate to the position?

• Yes
• No

04

Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.

05

How many years of experience do you have related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 9 years
• 9 years or more

06

Describe your experience related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

07

Do you have experience do you have working with assessment data and assessment procedures?

• Yes
• No

08

Describe your experience working with assessment data and assessment procedures, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

09

Do you have experience working with statistical analysis tools, reporting platforms, or data management systems such as SQL, Python, R, Power BI, ArcGIS, or cloud-based data infrastructure?

• Yes
• No

10

Describe your experience working with statistical analysis tools, reporting platforms, or data management systems such as SQL, Python, R, Power BI, ArcGIS, or cloud-based data infrastructure, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

11

Do you have experience managing or directing large, data-intensive operational cycles such as annual assessments, audits, or statistical studies?

• Yes
• No

12

Describe your experience managing or directing large, data-intensive operational cycles such as annual assessments, audits, or statistical studies, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

13

If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

• Yes
• No

14

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• Department email, unit bulletin board, or lateral/transfer process
• Employee Career Center (ECC)
• Employee Resource Group (ERG)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• HC Connect
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

15

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Required Question

Employer Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs