Chief of Data and Evaluation (Data Analytics Manager)

What We Do:

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!

What You'll Do:

The Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking leader to serve as the Chief of Data and Evaluation. This role oversees OBM’s data analytics operations and drives results-focused budgeting and evidence-based policy. The ideal candidate is a collaborative thought partner who can translate complex data into actionable insights and elevate transparency, accountability, and impact across Ohio’s budget processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee OBM’s data analytics operations, including data strategy, data management, governance, and business intelligence functions. 

Supervise data analytics staff, set priorities, manage workflow, and support long term planning efforts such as Results Focused Budgeting. 

Lead OBM’s public and internal data reporting and guide adoption of tools including the InnovateOhio Platform and DataOhio Portal.

Develop and enforce data governance policies; collaborate with the CIO on data security, privacy, and compliance; and advise internal stakeholders as needed.

Build and implement the statewide framework for results focused budgeting by defining evidence standards, managing evidence data collection, and integrating evidence indicators into statewide budget documents.

Partner with OBM leadership and agencies to strengthen data literacy, evaluate outcomes, support return on investment analysis, and advance a coordinated statewide evaluation agenda.

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.

84 mos. exp. or trg. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods; 12 mos. exp. in supervisory AND/OR management principles & techniques. 

-Or completion of associate core program in data analytics, computer science, information systems, computer engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field; 66 mos. exp. or trg. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods; 12 mos. exp. in supervisory AND/OR management principles & techniques. 

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in data analytics, computer science, information systems, computer engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field; 60 mos. exp. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods. 12 mos. exp. in supervisory AND/OR management principles & techniques. 

-Or completion of graduate core program in data analytics, computer science, information systems, computer engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field; 48 mos. exp. or trg. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods; 12 mos. exp. in supervisory AND/OR management principles & techniques. 

-Or 12 mos. exp. as a Data Analytics Supervisor/Lead, 66936. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skill: Data Analytics

• 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. 
   

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.

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.