Business Incentives Analyst

Business Incentives Analyst

Ohio Opportunity Optimization! The Office of Tax Incentives within the Ohio Department of Development is presently hiring for a Business Incentives Analyst to assist administering the Opportunity Zones 2.0 Tax Credit Program and other related tax incentive programs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Administer and oversee tax credit programs to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and program guidelines.

• Review and analyze complex tax incentive applications and compliance materials at first and second levels.

• Provide technical assistance and customer service to tax credit recipients, applicants, and inter-agency staff.

• Generate, troubleshoot, and monitor application materials and processes; ensure accurate routing and compliance in Salesforce.

• Maintain comprehensive electronic records and prepare reports on tax credit awards and awardee performance.

• Work independently and with teams on special projects within the Office of Tax Incentives and Strategic Investments Division.

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.

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 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.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to travel to various sites around Ohio.

This position requires you to work in the office Monday-Friday with flexibility in starting and ending times. 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.

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.