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Organization: Budget and Management
Agency Contact Name and Information: Morgan Turjanica: Morgan.Turjanica@obm.ohio.gov
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!
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.
- When completing your application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.
- If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.
- 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.
INTRODUCTION
Organization: Budget and Management
Agency Contact Name and Information: Morgan Turjanica: Morgan.Turjanica@obm.ohio.gov
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!
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.
- When completing your application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.
- If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.
- 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Data Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to be in a field directly related to the Data Specialist duties listed in the job posting. A degree in information systems or statistics supports the petition more cleanly than a general business degree.
Check the LCA wage level before accepting
Your employer files an LCA that locks in a prevailing wage level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered wage meets at least Level I for your metro area before the petition is filed.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Specialist roles by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications, so you're applying to companies already set up to sponsor rather than educating them on the process.
Confirm the SOC code on your LCA
Data Specialist roles are often mapped to SOC 15-1242 or 15-2051 depending on duties. Ask your employer to confirm the SOC code before LCA filing, since it determines the prevailing wage benchmark DOL applies.
Document your specialty occupation evidence early
Pull the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code and note the listed education requirements. If your job description doesn't mirror those duties, work with your employer to revise it before USCIS adjudicates the petition.
Understand the cap-gap window if you're on OPT
If you're on OPT and your H-1B is selected in the lottery, cap-gap extends your work authorization through September 30. Your employer's I-129 receipt notice is what keeps you authorized to work during that bridge period.
H-1B Visa Data Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, data science, statistics, or information systems. USCIS scrutinizes Data Specialist petitions where the job description is broad, so the employer's LCA and support letter need to tie specific duties to a particular degree field, not just any bachelor's degree.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Data Specialist roles?
Migrate Mate filters Data Specialist listings by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications with the DOL, so you're not guessing at sponsorship willingness. This is more reliable than applying broadly and asking during screening calls, since LCA filing history is public record.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Data Specialist role changes significantly after approval?
Material changes to your job duties, location, or employer can trigger an amended H-1B petition requirement. If your employer restructures your role from data entry and cleaning to data architecture or engineering, a new LCA and amended I-129 may be required before the change takes effect. USCIS treats location changes to a new metro area the same way.
Can my employer sponsor me for a Data Specialist contract or project-based role?
H-1B sponsorship is available for contract and project-based positions, but USCIS requires the employer-employee relationship to be genuine, meaning the sponsoring employer must control your work. If you're placed at a third-party client site, the staffing employer remains the petitioner but must demonstrate supervisory authority, which USCIS scrutinizes closely for IT and data roles.
Which degree fields best support an H-1B petition for a Data Specialist position?
Computer science, information systems, statistics, applied mathematics, and data science are the strongest matches. Economics or business analytics degrees can qualify if the job description requires quantitative analysis at a level consistent with that training. USCIS looks for a direct and logical relationship between the degree field and the specific duties in the LCA, so alignment matters more than the degree title alone.