Data Analytics Specialist

Job Description - Data Analytics Specialist (260006R5)

Data Analytics Specialist ( 260006R5 )

Department of Children and Youth

Sep 16, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Children&Youth N. High Complex 246 North High Street Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $34.53/ hour

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Union : OCSEA

Data Analytics

Technical Skills :
Data Analytics, Data Visualization

Professional Skills :
Interpreting Data

Primary Technology :
Software Testing/ Quality Assurance Tools

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Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs.

At 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!

DCY’s 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 DCY’s 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 agency’s 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.

• 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
• 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

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New…