Data Analyst

State of Ohio - Ohio Housing Finance Agency; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

11 paid holidays

Education and Development

Job summary

Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) seeks a Data Analyst to support policy-relevant housing research, analyzing data and delivering statistical and narrative reporting to inform OHFA’s research and policy discussions.

The role involves designing research on policy issues, collaborating on the Qualified Allocation Plan, and preparing reports using R, Tableau, Stata, ArcGIS, and Python to inform decision-making. Onsite at OHFA's Columbus office with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, City and Regional Planning, Data Analytics, Public Policy, or a related field
• 2 classes or 6 months’ work experience with Tableau, Power BI, R, SAS, ESRI ArcGIS
• 2 classes or 6 months’ work experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and convey complex information to a wide range of audiences
• Strong understanding of OHFA’s mission and the data resources that contribute to that work

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research of policy-relevant housing issues for OHFA
• Collaborate with the Office of Multifamily Housing on the Qualified Allocation Plan
• Publish research findings including statistical and narrative reports and policy briefs
• Use R Studio, Tableau, Stata, ArcGIS, and Python to analyze data and prepare statistical and narrative reports

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

R

SAS

ArcGIS

ESRI ArcGIS

Job description

The Office of Research & Analytics at the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is seeking a Data Analyst to support policy-relevant housing research for OHFA. The role focuses on analyzing housing-related data and delivering statistical and narrative reporting to inform research and policy discussions.

Role Overview

The Data Analyst will design and conduct research on policy-relevant housing issues for OHFA. Work includes analyzing data and producing both statistical and narrative reports using tools such as R Studio, Tableau, Stata, ArcGIS, and Python.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, City and Regional Planning, Data Analytics, Public Policy, or a 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
• 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

Technologies

• R Studio
• Tableau
• Stata
• ArcGIS
• Python
• Power BI
• R
• SAS
• ESRI ArcGIS

Work Location

This position will work from OHFA’s offices located at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231 (onsite).

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)

Background Checks and Drug Testing

• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
• All final candidates who are not current State of Ohio employees and/or do not have a qualifying drug test on file will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

ADA and Accommodations

OHFA is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request an ADA reasonable accommodation due to a disability, email DeHavlyn Wainwright at [e-mail].

Additional Workplace Statements

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), as outlined in the posting.

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.