Data Analyst - Urban Analytics & Policy (Remote)

Downtown Seattle Association; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

ORCA transit card

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays and personal days

Remote workdays offered

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with up to 5% match

Job summary

The Data Analyst at Downtown Seattle Association will transform complex datasets into actionable insights supporting the MID and DSA's efforts to understand downtown conditions and measure program impact. Reporting to the Director of Research & Strategic Initiatives, you will develop dashboards, maps and recurring reports, collaborate across teams, and communicate findings to leadership and stakeholders.

This in-office role emphasizes analytical rigor, data quality, and the ability to translate

Qualifications

• Two to four years of professional experience in data analysis, public policy, research, program evaluation, urban planning, economics or a related field.
• Strong Excel skills and working proficiency in SQL and database management.
• Superior demonstration of problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Able to operate as a team player, be comfortable in a collaborative environment while also able to operate at times independently and be self-directed.
• Highly organized and able to attend to multiple projects and daily deadlines.
• Ability to interact professionally with both internal and external clients and provide excellent customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be resourceful, self-motivated, creative and curious.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team player

Time management

Customer service

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

The Data Analyst at Downtown Seattle Association will transform complex datasets into actionable insights supporting the MID and DSA's efforts to understand downtown conditions and measure program impact. Reporting to the Director of Research & Strategic Initiatives, you will develop dashboards, maps and recurring reports, collaborate across teams, and communicate findings to leadership and stakeholders.

This in-office role emphasizes analytical rigor, data quality, and the ability to translate