Business Incentives Analyst

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, city and regional planning, business administration, political science or related area OR equivalent work experience.

Experience in grants, program and/or project administration.

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with experience dealing with many types of people at various levels.

Computer proficiency with experience using word processing, spreadsheet and database software required.

This position requires you to work in the office, Monday-Friday. The job is located in the Vern Riffe building, 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215

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.

Business Incentives Analyst

Support growth, ensure compliance, and make an impact with every grant you process. The Office of Grants within the Ohio Department of Development is presently hiring for a Business Incentives Analyst. As a Business Incentives Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting Ohio’s economic development by ensuring grant funding is processed accurately and efficiently. You’ll review, process, and oversee grant invoices and payment requests with precision, ensuring compliance with state and program guidelines. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on technical guidance to grantees and internal teams, maintain the integrity of critical financial and program data, and identify opportunities to improve processes. Your work will directly support the Department of Development’s mission to deliver exceptional service, accountability, and measurable results across the state.

What you’ll be doing:

Champion accuracy and accountability by reviewing and verifying complex grant invoices—ensuring every dollar is spent properly, compliantly, and with purpose.

Be the go-to problem solver by providing expert guidance and technical support to grantees, Development staff, and partner agencies to keep funding requests moving smoothly.

Own the process — generate, track, and troubleshoot payment requests in Salesforce to ensure timely approvals and payments.

Keep things running seamlessly by preparing and submitting payment materials and supporting documentation to the Office of Shared Services.

Monitor the big picture by tracking project commitments, appropriations, and expenditures to maintain fiscal accuracy and transparency.

Stay organized and ahead of the game by maintaining accurate, accessible, and compliant records across multiple systems and formats.

Shape how we work — conduct program reviews and recommend improvements to streamline policies, procedures, and grant operations.

Turn data into decisions by collecting, analyzing, and organizing financial and program data to strengthen accuracy and insight across the division.

Drive data integrity through developing and maintaining data management processes and reporting tools that keep leadership informed and programs efficient.

Build relationships and trust by responding to questions and providing clear, supportive communication to grantees and internal teams.

Make an impact through collaboration — contribute ideas, share insights, and help deliver results during team meetings.