Data Analytics Specialist

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 ourTotal 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.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Selection devices such as a structured interview proficiency instrument and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the same selection device for a 6-month period.

Travel required as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle you must have a valid drivers license.

About us

Our mission is to promote positive lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention quality education and family support DCY we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!To learn more about DCY please visit our website atDepartment of Children and Youth .

Location Requirements

DCYs core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm however daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCYs office space.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and solutions-driven Data Analytics Specialist to join our team. Under managerial direction you will lead data integration and advanced analysis projects to uncover insights that directly influence strategic decisions and help us meet our agencys goals and objectives. You will work closely with business leaders IT professionals and subject matter experts to identify complex problems and drive data-informed decisions through powerful analytics visualizations and predictive models.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Integration & Access
  • Integrate data from multiple systems and sources (e.g. internal databases shared data lakes purchased datasets)
  • 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 (e.g. regression clustering classification) 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
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Partner with business leaders to define priorities metrics and success criteria
  • Participate in code reviews user acceptance testing and deployment discussions with IT staff
  • Provide training and support to business staff on analytical tools and methodologies
• 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

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the 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 applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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48 mos. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Preferred Qualification - 24 months experience analyzing data related to children services publicly funded child care or other social services program

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.

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.