Statewide Equity Analyst

State of Washington•Thurston County – Olympia, WA

3d•Remote

About The Position

This position is exempt from civil service rules. Exempt recruitments may close at any time without prior notice. As the Statewide Equity Analyst, you will help advance equitable outcomes across Washington State by using data to inform decision-making and improve government programs, services, and policies. Reporting to the Director of Innovation & Impact, you will serve as a technical expert and consultant, partnering with state agencies and community organizations to identify disparities, analyze root causes, measure outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of statewide initiatives. You will apply data science, informatics, and evaluation methods to develop meaningful analyses, performance measures, data visualizations, and accountability reports that support strategic decisions and continuous improvement. In this role, you will also provide technical guidance and consultation, helping partners use data to strengthen outcomes, improve accountability, and better serve Washingtonians. The Office of Equity advances policy and systems change to promote a Washington for all. We believe Washingtonians are stronger together and that Washington can be a state where everyone has access to the opportunities, power, and resources they need to thrive. We believe a government of, by, and for the people, where government does its work with people instead of to them, is possible. We exist to advance a government that meets the unique needs of every community in Washington state by collaborating across agencies, branches, and sectors to create efficient and effective systems that advance a Washington for All.

Requirements

Conduct data collection, research, analysis, evaluation, and performance measurement activities.
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and communicate findings.
Develop reports, dashboards, scorecards, and visualizations.
Use analytical tools such as SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or comparable technologies.
Apply research methods and analytical techniques to complex issues.
Develop performance measures, indicators, and evaluation frameworks.
Translate technical information into clear and actionable recommendations.
Support data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Take action to learn and grow.
Take action to meet the needs of others.
Build collaborative relationships and partnerships.
Manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Navigate complex and ambiguous situations.
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Apply Results-Based Accountability (RBA), Targeted Universalism, performance management, or similar frameworks.
Design and implement evaluation and accountability systems.
Develop statewide or enterprise-level performance measures.
Conduct demographic data disaggregation and equity analysis.
Support data governance and data quality initiatives.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement and consultation processes.
Develop policy, program, or systems-level recommendations.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain analytical workflows that integrate data from multiple sources, including administrative systems, surveys, public datasets, and community-generated information.
Design and implement reproducible analytical processes using tools such as SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, or similar technologies.
Conduct data extraction, transformation, validation, and analysis activities.
Contribute to development of enterprise data standards, reporting standards, and analytical practices.
Support the design, implementation, enhancement, and evaluation of information systems and data solutions.
Maintain documentation of data sources, methodologies, assumptions, and analytical processes.
Assist with development of data governance, metadata, and data quality practices.
Collaborate with information technology professionals and data stewards to support data integration and reporting initiatives.
Develop process documentation and workflow analyses that support continuous improvement.
Conduct quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research to support policy, program, and systems change initiatives.
Design and implement evaluation frameworks that assess effectiveness, outcomes, and impact.
Develop performance measures, indicators, and accountability metrics.
Support agency implementation of Results-Based Accountability (RBA) and other performance management frameworks.
Analyze demographic, operational, financial, workforce, and programmatic data to identify disparities, trends, opportunities, and risks.
Conduct root cause analyses and systems analyses that inform decision-making.
Evaluate data quality, completeness, reliability, consistency, and usability.
Develop recommendations that improve outcomes and advance equitable access to opportunities, power, and resources.
Support development of statewide impact indicators and agency accountability measures.
Prepare written reports, briefing materials, presentations, and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
Design and maintain dashboards, scorecards, reports, and data visualizations that communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
Translate technical findings into actionable information for agency leaders, policymakers, community members, and other stakeholders.
Support development of statewide accountability and performance reporting tools.
Create visualizations that help agencies monitor outcomes, identify disparities, and evaluate progress toward strategic goals.
Present findings to internal and external audiences.
Support public-facing reporting and transparency initiatives.
Consult with agencies regarding data collection, analysis, evaluation, performance measurement, and reporting.
Assist agencies in identifying outcome measures, indicators, and improvement strategies.
Support development of strategic plans, action plans, logic models, and accountability frameworks.
Provide technical assistance related to demographic data, disaggregation, data quality, and reporting practices.
Facilitate discussions regarding evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement.
Support agency capacity-building efforts related to data literacy and analytical practices.
Collaborate with community partners to ensure analyses reflect community priorities and lived experiences.
Educate others on the underlying context of systemic oppression (past and present) and respond to resistance in a clear and direct manner.
Lead change to remove barriers in policies, processes, and practices with unwavering principles and without regard for your personal comfort.
Advocate for the lived experiences, perspectives and needs of others to improve government services and their impact on people and communities.
Model cultural competence, humility, and responsiveness and cultivate a culture of belonging where each person feels their full, real self is accepted, respected, and reflected.