Data Analytics & Visualization Strategist

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth seeks a detail-oriented Data Analytics Specialist to drive data integration, analytics, and predictive modeling to inform agency strategies. You will collaborate with IT and business leaders to uncover insights and present data-driven recommendations.

Based in Columbus, this full-time, on-site role emphasizes visualization for non-technical audiences, dashboard development, and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• 48 mos. exp. 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 mos. exp. 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 mos. exp. 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 mos. exp. 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

• Data Integration & Access: Integrate data from multiple systems and sources; Extract and prepare data using tools such as report generators, data query tools, and versioning systems; Coordinate with IT and business teams to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and relevance.
• Analytics & Insights: Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to identify patterns, trends, and relationships; Develop and operationalize predictive models and algorithms; Visualize complex data in accessible formats for non-technical audiences.
• Strategic Decision Support: Translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations; Present insights and proposals to agency leadership and stakeholders; Guide program evaluations, resource allocation decisions, fraud detection strategies, and more.
• Process Improvement & Documentation: Establish performance metrics and monitor progress toward goals; Document best practices and maintain records of projects and data models; Stay current with analytics trends, tools, and industry best practices.
• General Duties: Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences as needed; Produce reports, data analysis, correspondence, and documentation; Perform additional tasks as assigned by the team lead or manager.

Skills

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Interpreting Data

Tools

Software Testing/ QA Tools

Job description

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth seeks a detail-oriented Data Analytics Specialist to drive data integration, analytics, and predictive modeling to inform agency strategies. You will collaborate with IT and business leaders to uncover insights and present data-driven recommendations.

Based in Columbus, this full-time, on-site role emphasizes visualization for non-technical audiences, dashboard development, and ongoing process improvements.