Data Analytics Specialist

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is seeking a highly analytical Data Analytics Specialist to support data, performance, and evaluation initiatives. You will transform complex data into actionable insights for budgeting, policy, and operations, collaborating with executives and program staff.

This role emphasizes data quality, continuous improvement, and stakeholder collaboration to strengthen OBM's analytics capabilities and inform decision-making across state government.

Qualifications

• 48 months experience in data analytics or statistical analysis or research methods.
• -OR completion of associate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field 30 months experience in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.
• -OR completion of undergraduate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field 24 months experience in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.
• -OR completion of graduate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field 12 months experience in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.
• -OR 36 mos. exp as a Data Analytics Associate, 66930.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance analytical datasets by integrating, validating, and transforming data from multiple state systems and sources, ensuring data is accurate, reliable, and ready for analysis and decision-making.
• Develop dashboards, reports, visualizations, and presentations that communicate complex findings, tell compelling data-driven stories, and present information in a clear and accessible manner for executive leaders, policymakers, and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain documentation for data sources, business rules, analytical methodologies, and reporting processes to improve transparency, consistency, and continuity across OBM's 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 best practices for data management, privacy, and security.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data literacy by sharing analytical knowledge, providing guidance to stakeholders, and staying current on emerging technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices.

Skills

Data Analytics

Education

Associate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field

Undergraduate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field

Graduate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field

36 months experience as a Data Analytics Associate

Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization:

Budget and Management

Agency Contact Name and Information:

Morgan Turjanica: [e-mail]

Work Location:

30 East Broad Street, 34th Floor
Columbus, Ohio, 43215-3457
United States

Compensation:

$34.53/hr-$50.66/hr

Schedule:

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours:

M-F, 8a.m. to 5p.m.

Classified Indicator:

Classified

Union:

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:

Data Analytics

Who We Are

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the fiscal backbone of the State of Ohio enterprise. OBM works with the Governor and every state agency in providing policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services. We help state agencies shape Ohio's future by ensuring the proper and responsible use of state resources!

What You'll Do

The 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. This role serves as a key analytical partner within OBM, helping advance agency priorities through the strategic use of data and evidence-based analysis. The ideal candidate will transform complex data into actionable insights that support budgeting, policy, and operational decisions.

Combining strong technical expertise with a commitment to data quality, continuous improvement, and stakeholder collaboration, this position helps strengthen OBM's data capabilities and supports informed decision-making that improves operational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and enhance analytical datasets by integrating, validating, and transforming data from multiple state systems and sources, ensuring data is accurate, reliable, and ready for analysis and decision-making.
• Develop dashboards, reports, visualizations, and presentations that communicate complex findings, tell compelling data-driven stories, and present information in a clear and accessible manner for executive leaders, policymakers, and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain documentation for data sources, business rules, analytical methodologies, and reporting processes to improve transparency, consistency, and continuity across OBM's 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 best practices for data management, privacy, and security.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data literacy by sharing analytical knowledge, providing guidance to stakeholders, and staying current on emerging technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices.

Additional Information:

• Unless required by legislation or union contract, the selected candidate will begin at step 1 of the pay range.
• The Director of OBM, or their designee, will interview all final candidates for this position.
• The final candidate selected for this 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.

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 (such as 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:

• 48 months experience in data analytics or statistical analysis or research methods.
• -OR completion of associate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field 30 months experience in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.
• -OR completion of undergraduate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field 24 months experience in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.
• -OR completion of graduate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field 12 months experience in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.
• -OR 36 mos. exp as a Data Analytics Associate, 66930.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Data Analytics

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 (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.