Data Analyst (Administrative Staff)

The Office of Research & Analytics is seeking a Data Analyst who will...

• Design and conduct research of policy-relevant housing issues for OHFA

• Work with the Office of Multifamily Housing on the Qualified Allocation Plan

• Work with agency partners to prepare & publish research findings (e.g., statistical and narrative reports, policy briefs)

• Use R Studio, Tableau, Stata, ArcGIS, Python to analyze data and prepare statistical and narrative reports

For a complete description of the job duties, please read the

Data Analyst position description

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Item Of Note

• This position will work from OHFA's offices which are located at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.

Applicants should demonstrate on their application how they meet the preferred qualifications to receive further consideration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, City and Regional Planning, Data Analytics, Public Policy, or related field

• 2 classes or 6 months' work experience with at least one of the following: Tableau, Power BI, R, State, SAS, ESRI ArcGIS

• 2 classes or 6 months' work experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods

To Be Successful In This Position, Applicants Should Possess

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and convey complex information to a wide range of audiences

• Strong understanding of the primary subject matter relevant to OHFA’s mission as well as the data resources that contribute to that work

Technical & Professional Job Skills Necessary: Housing, Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Research, Strategic Thinking, Analyzation, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Written Communication

Organization

Ohio Housing Finance Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information

Tammi Cross; tcross@ohiohome.org

Unposting Date

Aug 26, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

To be determined based upon experience

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F, 8-5

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Housing, Research

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Strategic Thinking, Written Communication

Agency Overview

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) offers affordable housing opportunities for Ohioans from rental assistance to homeownership. OHFA provides access to financial resources for the development & management of affordable housing. The Agency's programs serve first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens & other populations with special needs who otherwise might not be able to afford quality housing. Please visit OHFA’s website at www.ohiohome.org for more information about our mission.

The Office of Research & Analytics utilizes strategic planning, policy research, program evaluation & data analysis to support OHFA’s program offices & drive the Agency’s mission. In partnership with universities, state agencies & community-based organizations, the Office of Research & Analytics produces high quality data & actionable research that informs affordable housing policies throughout the state.