Lead Analyst Jobs in Ohio

Lead Analyst jobs in Ohio are in strong and steady demand, with concentrations in financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing analytics, and openings at every level from junior analyst through senior lead. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Nationwide, KeyBank, and Procter and Gamble maintain large analytics teams that recruit consistently. The most in-demand specialties in Ohio right now are data analytics, financial planning and analysis, and business intelligence. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles34
Top employerKeyBank
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring18
Work type47% Hybrid
Top industryInsurance

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Global Payments
Physical Security Analyst - Lead
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Global Payments
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Physical Security Analyst - Lead
Global Payments
Cincinnati, Ohio
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Project Management
CPR Certification
10,000+

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American Electric Power
Business Process Analyst Lead
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Business Process Analyst Lead
American Electric Power
New Albany, Ohio
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
$116k - $151k.5/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Whirlpool Corporation
Senior Analyst, Engineering- Shift Lead- Perrysburg
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Senior Analyst, Engineering- Shift Lead- Perrysburg
Whirlpool Corporation
Clyde, Ohio
Business Analysis
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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PNC Financial Services Group
Tech Solution Center Analyst Lead
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PNC Financial Services Group
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Tech Solution Center Analyst Lead
PNC Financial Services Group
Strongsville, Ohio
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$41k - $83k/yr
Remote (US)
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Resilience
Analyst II, QC Micro – Aseptic, Lead
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Resilience
Added 1w ago
Analyst II, QC Micro – Aseptic, Lead
Resilience
West Chester, Ohio
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$60k - $86k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Lead Analyst Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
8 jobs
Cincinnati
4 jobs
Dayton
3 jobs
Akron
2 jobs
Clyde
2 jobs
Cleveland
2 jobs
Strongsville
2 jobs
Marion
1 job
Sidney
1 job

Lead Analyst Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

KeyBank
KeyBank3 open roles
Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation3 open roles
PNC Financial Services
PNC Financial Services3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Food & Beverage
  • Banking & Financial Services

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in lead analyst jobs across Ohio.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business analytics, statistics, or a related quantitative field
  • Five or more years of progressive analytical experience with at least one year in a lead or senior role
  • Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and at least one business intelligence platform such as Tableau or Power BI
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects or managing a team of junior analysts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience with ERP or CRM systems common in Ohio industries such as SAP, Salesforce, or Oracle

Lead Analyst Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a lead analyst in Ohio?

Most lead analyst roles in Ohio require a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as finance, statistics, business analytics, or information systems, followed by several years of analytical experience before moving into a lead capacity. Ohio does not require a state-issued license for this role. Employers in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati typically promote analysts who demonstrate strong project ownership, stakeholder communication, and proficiency with tools like SQL, Tableau, and Excel into lead positions.

Which companies hire lead analysts in Ohio?

Employers hiring lead analysts in Ohio right now include KeyBank, Whirlpool Corporation, and PNC Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's large headquarters presence in financial services, insurance, and consumer goods means many of these employers maintain dedicated analytics teams that recruit on an ongoing basis.

Which Ohio cities have the most lead analyst jobs?

Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton account for the largest share of lead analyst openings in Ohio. Columbus drives the most volume thanks to its dense concentration of insurance, banking, and tech employers, while Cleveland and Cincinnati benefit from strong healthcare systems and longstanding corporate headquarters that maintain large finance and operations analytics functions.

Are there remote lead analyst jobs in Ohio?

Yes, and more than most fields. Lead analyst work is largely desk-based and collaborative through digital tools, which makes it well-suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 73% of lead analyst openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting broad employer flexibility in this discipline. Fully remote postings are most common for data analytics and business intelligence leads, while financial planning and analysis roles tend to prefer on-site or hybrid schedules.

How can I get hired as a lead analyst in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a junior or associate analyst role first and building toward a lead position over time. Large Ohio employers like Nationwide, Huntington Bancshares, and the Cleveland Clinic hire entry-level analysts and rotate them across business units before promoting internally. Completing a relevant certification such as a business intelligence credential or a financial modeling course strengthens early applications. Adjacent roles in reporting, operations coordination, or data quality are common lateral entry points that Ohio employers accept as qualifying experience.

Where can I find and apply to lead analyst jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to lead analyst jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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