Data Analyst

The Data Analyst role at Downtown Seattle Association transforms complex information into clear insights to inform downtown conditions, program operations, policy, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain datasets covering downtown economic activity, pedestrian traffic, real estate and development trends, retail, tourism, transportation, public safety, public spaces, and MID operations.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and differences that support assessment of downtown conditions and improve DSA and MID program efficiency and outcomes.
• Support major research and communications products, including the State of Downtown Economic Report, the monthly Downtown Dashboard, the Downtown Development Guide, MID service reporting, and additional publications or presentations.
• Conduct data and policy analysis as needed to support strategic planning, economic development, advocacy, communications, marketing, and operational decisions.
• Communicate assumptions, limitations, and methods clearly, especially when combining data from multiple sources.
• Fulfill timely, service-oriented data requests from colleagues, DSA members, MID ratepayers, board members, media, and public partners.
• Create charts, talking points, and presentation materials, and present findings in meetings when required.
• Coordinate with data vendors and public agencies to understand methodologies, resolve data issues, and improve access to relevant information.
• Find opportunities to automate recurring data preparation, reporting, and quality checks.
• Improve usability, reliability, and accessibility of organizational data systems and reporting tools.
• Develop templates, guidance, and training to help staff use data consistently and confidently.
• Stay current on relevant analytical methods, data sources, and visualization practices.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of professional experience in data analysis, public policy, research, program evaluation, urban planning, economics, or a related field; relevant education, internships, and applied project experience may be considered.
• Strong Excel skills plus working proficiency in SQL and database management.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented working style with the ability to collaborate and also operate independently and self-directed when needed.
• Strong organization to manage multiple projects and daily deadlines.
• Professional communication with internal and external clients and the ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Resourceful, self-motivated, creative, and curious.

Technology

• Excel
• SQL

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• ORCA transit card
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave in accordance with Seattle Sick & Safe
• Paid Holidays plus paid personal days
• Remote workdays awarded each year
• First Choice Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (medical or dependent)
• Employer-Matched 401(k) Contribution with up to 5% Match

Role Details

• Location: Seattle, WA (onsite)
• Department: Operations
• Reporting Relationship: Director of Research & Strategic Initiatives
• Status: Full-time; Exempt; In-office Positions

Compensation & Equity

• Salary determined based on internal and market equity, internal and market data/salary ranges, and the applicant’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• DSA will hire at the beginning of the salary range to allow future salary growth tied to performance, professional development, and increased responsibilities.
• DSA is committed to internal and market equity.