Data Analyst (Administrative Staff)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Research & Analytics utilizes strategic planning, policy research, program evaluation & data analysis to support OHFA’s program offices & drive the Agency’s mission. In partnership with universities, state agencies & community-based organizations, the Office of Research & Analytics produces high quality data & actionable research that informs affordable housing policies throughout the state. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. The Office of Research & Analytics is seeking a Data Analyst who will...
Design and conduct research of policy-relevant housing issues for OHFA
Work with the Office of Multifamily Housing on the Qualified Allocation Plan
Work with agency partners to prepare & publish research findings (e.g., statistical and narrative reports, policy briefs)
Use R Studio, Tableau, Stata, ArcGIS, Python to analyze data and prepare statistical and narrative reports
For a complete description of the job duties, please read the Data Analyst position description .
Item of Note: This position will work from OHFA's offices which are located at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.
Background & Drug Test Requirements
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
All final candidates for this position who are not current State of Ohio employees &/or who do not have a qualifying drug test on file will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
ADA
OHFA is committed to providing access & reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs & employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act & other applicable laws. To request an ADA reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please email DeHavlyn Wainwright at [email protected] .
EEO Statement
OHFA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer & does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy & immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law & any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms & conditions of employment.
Applicants should demonstrate on their application how they meet the preferred qualifications to receive further consideration.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and convey complex information to a wide range of audiences
• Strong understanding of the primary subject matter relevant to OHFA’s mission as well as the data resources that contribute to that work
• Technical & Professional Job Skills Necessary: Housing, Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Research, Strategic Thinking, Analyzation, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Written Communication

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, City and Regional Planning, Data Analytics, Public Policy, or related field
• 2 classes or 6 months' work experience with at least one of the following: Tableau, Power BI, R, State, SAS, ESRI ArcGIS
• 2 classes or 6 months' work experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research of policy-relevant housing issues for OHFA
• Work with the Office of Multifamily Housing on the Qualified Allocation Plan
• Work with agency partners to prepare & publish research findings (e.g., statistical and narrative reports, policy briefs)
• Use R Studio, Tableau, Stata, ArcGIS, Python to analyze data and prepare statistical and narrative reports

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level