Data Strategist

Closing Date: April 27, 2026 - 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time
Applications must be completed and submitted prior to 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the closing date to be considered. Once you submit your application, you will no longer be able to make revisions or attach documents.

Salary Range: $8,599.07 - $11,949.60 monthly
Job Status: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Employment Type: Regular
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Marysville, WA

Job Summary 

The Data Strategist plays a key role in advancing equitable access to services by analyzing demographic, service delivery, community engagement, and other data through the lens of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). This position identifies trends, gaps, and opportunities to expand and improve services for all customers, especially historically underserved populations. By transforming complex data into actionable insights, this position supports strategic planning, program development, and policy decisions that promote inclusion and equity across the Library District. This role collaborates closely with internal teams to ensure data-informed practices which reflect the diverse needs of the communities the Library District serves. 

Sno‑Isle Libraries is seeking a Data Strategist to help advance equitable access, informed decision‑making, and community‑centered service across Snohomish and Island counties. This role transforms data into meaningful insights that guide organizational strategy, improve services, and elevate the needs of the communities we serve—especially those historically underserved. This role collaborates closely with internal teams to ensure data-informed best practices. 

Working at Sno‑Isle Libraries means being part of a mission‑driven organization committed to equity, inclusion, and lifelong learning across Snohomish and Island County—where data is not just numbers, but a tool for positive community impact that helps shape programs, services, decisions, and access for all. 

The schedule for this position is flexible, and the selected candidate may be called to work evenings or weekends. There is an option for remote work.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 2.

We Value Lived Experience 

Sno-Isle Libraries is committed to embedding equity into our organization. As we engage in equity work, it's important to have a good foundation to frame the work and then provide training opportunities to build skills and knowledge. 

We value and embrace the unique experiences our staff members bring to the organization and recognize how their experiences improve the service we provide.

Benefits 
All Sno-Isle Libraries employees are eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, and an employer-paid ORCA Passport card. Employees working 20 or more hours per week also receive additional benefits such as medical and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and daycare spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our employment webpage at sno-isle.org/employment. 

Essential Functions 

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 

Data Strategy and Decision Support 

1. Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify data needs, deliver actionable insights and analysis to support strategic and community centered decision making. 
2. Deliver complex data findings into clear, accessible, and actionable recommendations and insights for diverse audiences. 
3. Support the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs), benchmarks, and progress measures for equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), and service outcomes. 
4. Identify and curate data needs and definitions. 

Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation 

1. Collaborate on the design and implementation of surveys, questionnaires, and focus groups for customers and staff, ensuring adherence to sound research and evaluation principles. 
2. Conduct statistical analyses to evaluate the impact of programs, services, and policies on diverse communities. 
3. Use forecasting models, scenario analyses, and trend tracking to assess and improve library services and strategic performance. 
4. Evaluate new data sources, enrichment partners, and technologies to strengthen the marketing data ecosystem. 
5. Make recommendations to inform data-driven decision-making for building a Library District roadmap.  

Data Management and Infrastructure  

1. Partners with Information Technology to design and maintain secure, efficient data systems and processes for collections, reporting, analysis, and archiving. 
2. Ensure data integrity, privacy, and compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and practices. 
3. Manage data projects from planning through implementation and evaluation. 
4. Coordinate data gathering and validation across departments for external submission and surveys.  

Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement 

1. Contribute to the development of and updates to the Library District’s strategic plan and organizational goals. 
2. Identify and report on key operational metrics and trends to support ongoing performance improvement. 
3. Stay current with best practices in data analysis, research methods, and library assessment to advance organizational learning. 
4. Build and support organizational knowledge, growth, and ongoing competency development of data analysis and use. 
5. Collect and analyze data, including but not limited to demographic, service delivery, and community engagement from internal and external sources. Data will be reviewed with an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)-related lens, when applicable.  

Additional Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Assists with special projects as required. 
2. Serves on various library committees as assigned. 
3. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Supervision 

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Programs, Services and Impacts. Supervision of the work of others is not a normal part of the work of this position, but incumbent may from time to time guide the work of others as team lead on projects. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

1. Strong analytical skills including knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.  
2. Develop robust forecasting models and apply advanced data analysis to inform strategic planning. 
3. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs that support data analysis, visualization, and communication such as Microsoft Power BI and AI tools. 
4. Understanding of equity principles and experience working with demographic data. 
5. Effective communicator with the ability to present data to non-technical audiences. 
6. Strong attention to detail and highly organized.  
7. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and with diverse teams. 
8. Ability to adjust analytical approaches based on evolving priorities or organizational needs. 
9. Ability to multi-task and prioritize due dates.  
10. Ability to uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and the community. 
11. Willingness to stay updated on EDI research, data ethics, and emerging analytics tools. 

Education and Experience 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field required.
2. Five or more years of experience in data analytics and strategy. 

Physical and Environmental Conditions 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most of the work is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is required to operate computers for extended periods of time. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move objects or materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

The incumbent must regularly communicate with coworkers and members of the public. These contacts and situations are deemed to be generally safe and free of undue stress, but require incumbents to be cordial, helpful, and skilled in interpersonal relations with others both in the public and within the Library District.

Incumbents may travel to various sites in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions. To accomplish this travel, the incumbent must be able to drive and hold a valid Washington State driver's license or to make independent arrangements for such transportation.

The following questions will be asked during the application process and will be considered during the application evaluation: 

1. Describe how your experience and skills meet the education and experience requirements for this position as listed on the job posting. Provide specific examples.
2. In many organizations, the roles of Data Analyst and Data Strategist can overlap, but they serve different purposes in turning data into impact. Describe a time when you used data not only to analyze a problem, but to shape strategy, influence decision-making, or drive organizational change.
3. This role works across departments. Tell us about a time you partnered with stakeholders who had different levels of data literacy. How did you navigate that collaboration?
4. What draws you to Sno‑Isle Libraries, and how do you see data supporting public service and community impact?

The purpose of the questions included on the job application is to obtain additional job-related information to evaluate you for the position you are applying for. There are also some personally identifiable questions included to provide us with statistics needed to evaluate our recruitment program. Questions related to your race/ethnicity and gender will not be used in any employment decisions. We would appreciate you assisting us by voluntarily providing this information.