Data Analytics Specialist

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is seeking a highly analytical, collaborative, and solutions-oriented Data Analytics Specialist to support the agency’s data, performance, and evaluation initiatives. The role serves as an analytical partner within OBM, using data and evidence-based analysis to advance agency priorities. The specialist transforms complex data into actionable insights that support budgeting, policy, and operational decisions, while helping strengthen data quality and OBM’s analytical capabilities.

The position supports informed decision-making and improved operational outcomes through technical expertise, continuous improvement, and collaboration with stakeholders. It also supports Ohio’s Results Focused Budgeting efforts and OBM’s enterprise data governance program.

The position is permanent and full-time, based at 30 East Broad Street, 34th Floor, Columbus, Ohio. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Compensation is $34.53 to $50.66 per hour. The selected candidate will generally begin at step 1 of the pay range unless legislation or a union contract requires otherwise. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check.

Requirements

• At least 48 months of experience in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods; or completion of an associate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or a related field and at least 30 months of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, completion of an undergraduate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or a related field and at least 24 months of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, completion of a graduate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or a related field and at least 12 months of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, 36 months of experience as a Data Analytics Associate, classification 66930, or an equivalent combination meeting the stated minimum qualifications.
• Final candidate must undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance analytical datasets by integrating, validating, and transforming data from multiple state systems and sources, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and readiness for analysis and decision-making.
• Develop dashboards, reports, visualizations, and presentations that communicate complex findings and data-driven stories clearly to executive leaders, policymakers, and non-technical audiences.
• Document data sources, business rules, analytical methodologies, and reporting processes to improve transparency, consistency, and continuity across OBM analytics operations.
• Support Ohio’s Results Focused Budgeting efforts by helping develop performance measures, analyze outcomes, assess evidence, and provide analytical support for strategic resource allocation decisions.
• Contribute to OBM’s enterprise data governance program by supporting data stewardship activities, participating in governance initiatives, coordinating responses to data requests, and promoting data management, privacy, and security best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement and data literacy by sharing analytical knowledge, guiding stakeholders, and staying current on emerging technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed