Minnesota's Twin Cities metro offers one of the most underrated data analyst markets in the country. A remarkable concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, strong healthcare systems, and a growing tech scene create diverse and well-paying analyst opportunities.
39 jobs found
Financial Analyst Sr
Experis — Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Healthcare Analyst - Provider Analytics
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota — Eagan, Minnesota, United States
Oncology Data Specialist
CentraCare — Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Business Analyst Manager
Western National Group & Umialik Insurance — Edina, Minnesota, United States
Senior Data Analyst
Lyntris — Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Digital Data Analyst
Walser Automotive Group — Hopkins, Minnesota, United States
Healthcare Analyst
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota — Eagan, Minnesota, United States
Associate Investment Operations Analyst
Thrivent — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Business Analyst
IDI: Insulation Distributors Inc. — Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
Principal Financial Analyst
Medtronic — Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
What You Need to Know
The Twin Cities punch far above their weight for analyst opportunities.
Minneapolis-St. Paul has more Fortune 500 headquarters per capita than almost any metro in the country — Target, UnitedHealth Group, 3M, Best Buy, General Mills, US Bancorp, and Medtronic are all headquartered here. This creates a remarkably diverse analyst market spanning retail, healthcare, manufacturing, consumer goods, banking, and medical devices.
Target's data and analytics team is particularly noteworthy — the company has invested heavily in advanced analytics and offers strong career growth. UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest healthcare analytics employers in the country.
The tech scene has grown steadily, with companies like Code42, Jamf, and a growing startup ecosystem. Rochester's Mayo Clinic creates world-class healthcare research and clinical analytics opportunities.
Minnesota's quality of life — excellent schools, parks, cultural institutions — makes it a strong long-term choice despite the cold winters.