Data Analyst & Reporting Specialist

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

4d•$42

About The Position

The Data Systems & Reporting Specialist ensures the agency collects, maintains, and uses data effectively to support informed decision making. The position collaborates with managers, frontline staff, and system engineers to optimize data systems, improve data quality, and deliver clear, meaningful reports that help the organization track performance, identify trends, and achieve its goals. MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the wellbeing of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

Requirements

Two-year degree from an accredited college or vocational school, and (5) years Muckleshoot Tribal Gaming Agency (MTGA) experience is required. A 4-year degree can substitute for 2 years of MTGA experience.
Incumbents must be able to pass a background investigation; meet the criteria for a gaming license and pass a pre-employment drug test.
Skilled in: Written and Verbal Communication
Skilled in: Time Management
Skilled in: Attention to Detail
Skilled in: Completing projects
Skilled in: Facilitating group discussions, trainings, and one‑on‑one coaching with staff on proper system use and data entry.
Skilled in: Collaborating with multiple teams and departments to gather requirements and prioritize tasks.
Knowledge of: Proper practices and methods of collecting data
Knowledge of: Principles of data collection, data quality, data integrity, and data governance.
Knowledge of: Basic reporting methodologies, including data validation, aggregation, and visualization techniques.
Knowledge of: Workflow design and process improvement methods, including root‑cause analysis.
Knowledge of: Basic database concepts such as fields, tables, queries, and relationships.
Knowledge of: Principles of change management and user adoption when implementing new tools or processes.
Knowledge of: Best practices for system configuration, user permissions, and data standards.
Ability to: Read and learn applicable laws, rules and regulations, principles and procedures.
Ability to: Understand, interpret, and apply data effectively.
Ability to: Build trust and maintain positive working relationships with staff across all levels of the organization.
Ability to: Learn new software systems quickly and remain adaptable as technology evolves.
Ability to: Communicate findings, recommendations, and instructions both verbally and in writing.
Ability to: Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data in accordance with agency policies.
Ability to: Work effectively with system engineers and TGA staff to improve system functionality.
Ability to: Understand the data needs of managers, frontline employees, and program leads, and translate those needs into system or reporting requirements.
Ability to: Create meaningful, easy‑to‑understand dashboards, visualizations, and written summaries from complex data.
Ability to: Identify problems in data workflows and recommend practical, sustainable solutions.
Ability to: Learn the basic operation of all tribal gaming agency departments and of the gaming establishments.
Ability to: Handle multiple projects and prioritize their completion.
Ability to: Operate a personal computer and learn applicable software and office equipment.
Ability to: Develop and maintain relationships with external agencies / customers
A valid Washington State driver’s license is required at the time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.

Responsibilities

Monitors and evaluates available incoming data from the Tribe’s regulated gaming facilities, TGA databases and other local resources.
Work with managers, supervisors, and frontline staff to understand their data needs, challenges, and priorities.
Train employees in effective use of existing data systems and tools.
Serve as a liaison between end users and system engineers to communicate needs, issues, and enhancement requests.
Review records within TGA’s databases to facilitate accurate reporting and ensure data integrity.
Maintain a consistent and current understanding of TGA policy, procedure, and the TGA Regulatory Library to accurately analyze and evaluate information.
Maintain a consistent and current understanding of TGA databases and other applicable systems where data is collected.
Acts as the Agency’s central resource for data collection, processes, and requests.
Create and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports that support agency operations and strategic planning.
Develop dashboards and visualizations that present data in clear, accessible ways.
Translate data into actionable insights that support department and organizational improvement.
Keep current on data collection trends and tools and any changes to software utilized by the Agency.