Community Development Analyst

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity is hiring a Community Development Analyst in Columbus, OH. This role involves providing technical assistance to grantees, monitoring compliance of grant recipients, and supporting community stakeholders. Applicants should have relevant experience or an appropriate degree. Competitive benefits are offered, including medical coverage and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Free Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• 36 months experience in community/economic development programs.
• Must provide own transportation.
• Or, an undergraduate degree with 12 months experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to stakeholders.
• Monitor grant compliance through site visits.
• Prepare compliance reports and recommendations.

Skills

Customer Service

Technical Assistance

Grant Monitoring

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Undergraduate Degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Community Development Analyst (250007IF)

Organization: Development

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Unposting Date: Oct 15, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location: Riffe Tower, 26th Floor, 77 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $30.55 hr./$63,544 yr.

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: Day Hours, M-F

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Economics and Development

Technical Skills: Grants Administration, Program Management

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Organizing and Planning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview:

Community Development Analyst

The Office of Housing Support within the Ohio Department of Development is presently hiring for a Community Development Analyst to contribute to a team of dedicated individuals who share a passion for supporting Ohio communities in their mission to increase affordable housing.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide excellent customer service and technical assistance to grantees, local officials, and community stakeholders.
• Support applicants with project design, eligibility, compliance, funding options, and application preparation.
• Monitor grant recipients for compliance with state and federal regulations through site visits, file reviews, and reports.
• Prepare compliance reports, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Manage the application process, including guidelines, scoring, reviews, feedback, and recommendations.
• Conduct research, gather stakeholder input, and analyze data to inform policy and program development.
• Represent the department in a professional, collaborative, and customer-focused manner.
• Travel as required, may include overnight stays.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:

• 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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

36 months experience in planning, developing and/or implementing community and/or economic development programs. Must be able to provide own transportation.

Or completion of an undergraduate core program in business administration, public administration, city and regional planning, sociology, social services or political science; 12 months experience in planning, developing and/or implementing community and/or economic development programs. Must be able to provide own transportation.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana. This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39).