Geospatial Engineer Jobs in Columbus, OH (NOW HIRING)

What You Will Do at ODM:
Office : Data & Integrated Systems
Bureau : Strategic & Performance Analytics
Classification : Data Scientist Supervisor (PN 20102048)
Job Overview:
The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking an experienced data analytics and science professional to lead our enterprise dashboarding and data visualization initiatives. This role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by advancing data visualization, optimizing dashboard performance, and informing the health care of millions of Ohioans. The position oversees the Dashboard Operations Team and guides contractor resources to deliver high-quality visualization products across the agency. As a Data Scientist Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Serving as the organization's data visualization subject matter expert (SME).
• Overseeing the development of interactive Medicaid dashboards that support program operations, policy monitoring, and transparency for constituents.
• Creating an agile dashboard development framework, overseeing Tableau cloud migration initiatives, and providing analytics governance recommendations.
• Collaborating with the Business Intelligence Team to develop WCAG 2.1 AA+ compliant public-facing dashboards, including the creation of enhanced desk aides and best-in-class tutorials.
• Integrating advanced Graphic Information System (GIS), geospatial methodologies, and statistical techniques into dashboards to deliver timely, data-driven insights.
• Coordinating with contractors and vendors to scale dashboard production, improve user experience, and implement intuitive design and functionality.
• Providing supervision, coaching, and professional development to staff, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.

The preferred candidate will have experience using large relational databases and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau and GIS), familiarity with cloud solutions, and have strong communication skills. They will have a passion for managing, coaching, and developing staff members as well as the ability to be self-directed in a fast-paced environment.
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
72 mos. exp. or trg. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods; 12 mos. exp. in supervisory &/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; 54 mos. exp. or trg. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods; 12 mos. exp. in supervisory &/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; 48 mos. exp. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods. 12 mos. exp. in supervisory &/or management principles & techniques.
-Completion of graduate core program in data analytics, computer science, information systems, computer engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field; 36 mos. exp. or trg. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods; 12 mos. exp. in supervisory &/or management principles & techniques.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skill: Data Analytics
Technical Skills: Data Visualization
Professional Skills: Coaching, Collaboration, Leading Others, Analyzation