Tribal Science Data Analyst

SNOQUALMIE INDIAN TRIBE • Snoqualmie, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tribal Science Data Analyst supports the Tribe’s environmental and cultural resource programs by managing, standardizing, and maintaining scientific and geospatial data. The position works with the External Affairs Team, GIS Program, Air Quality Program, Environmental and Natural Resources Department (ENR), Ancestral Forest Interdisciplinary Team, and other Tribal departments to organize and maintain data, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with Tribal and regulatory standards. The analyst also performs data entry, maintains environmental databases, and ensures data integrity.

The position assists with Air Quality Program data management and development of environmental data standards; supports deployment, maintenance, and optimization of ASSERT, the Tribe’s environmental and scientific data tracking application; and coordinates with environmental scientists, cultural resource staff, and IT specialists. It prepares dashboards, reports, maps, training materials, and documentation for internal use, grant compliance, community outreach, and consistent system use. The analyst also supports climate planning and greenhouse gas emissions tracking, forest inventory and management data systems, utility and EV-charger data benchmarking, and project budget tracking as needed. The role maintains data security and confidentiality in accordance with Tribal policies and sovereignty principles. The position is regular full-time employment at will, located in Snoqualmie, Washington. Starting hourly compensation is $36.62; compensation is determined based on the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in sustainability, environmental science, natural sciences, forestry, or a related field.
• Minimum of six years of experience in environmental science, sustainable data analysis, or related analytical work.
• Minimum of three years of experience utilizing data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Minimum of one year of experience or coursework utilizing GIS applications, such as ArcGIS Online.
• Demonstrated professional experience with at least one of the following: R, Python, or SQL.
• Ability to collect, consolidate, analyze, and apply relevant information to identify issues and develop practical solutions.
• Knowledge of field surveys and environmental assessment activities, including biological sampling, air monitoring, zero waste, hazardous waste, and solid waste programs.
• Ability to coordinate and participate in community outreach and educational efforts.
• Knowledge of environmental programs and projects related to energy, water quality, building performance, sustainability, and forestry.
• Experience supporting environmental strategic planning and grant or proposal development and submission.
• Experience maintaining environmental records, databases, logs, and required documentation.
• Ability to coordinate communications related to environmental notifications, community updates, and operational changes.
• Ability to support environmental monitoring through schedule coordination, data tracking, and follow-up documentation.
• Experience supporting environmental, forestry, or operational programs through data entry, administrative support, and systems updates.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and support project-related tasks.
• Experience assisting with sustainability, climate resilience, and energy-focused grant identification and applications.
• Experience maintaining recordkeeping systems used to track utility consumption, costs, and program compliance.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, datasets, deadlines, and data integrity requirements.
• Advanced computer proficiency using Microsoft applications including OneDrive, SharePoint, Power BI, Outlook, and Excel, as well as Zoom and internet-based platforms.
• Strong organizational abilities and a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage assigned tasks and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in sustainability, forestry, environmental science, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to quickly synthesize information into accurate and measurable data or reporting outputs.
• Familiarity with energy benchmarking, building performance requirements, and utility portals used for collecting aggregated data.
• Experience developing interactive dashboards and reporting tools for data management.
• Must pass a thorough pre-employment background investigation.
• Must agree to be subject to the Tribe’s Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy, including pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in sustainability, environmental science, natural sciences, forestry, or a related field.
• Experience utilizing Excel, sustainability management software, and resource management tools such as Energy Star Portfolio Manager to support data analysis.
• Experience working in Tribal sustainability.
• GIS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the GIS Program with Air Quality Program data management, including organizing, validating, and maintaining datasets.
• Collaborate with the GIS Team to develop and implement data standards that improve consistency, interoperability, and long-term usability of environmental datasets.
• Support deployment, maintenance, and optimization of ASSERT, the Tribe’s application for tracking environmental and scientific data.
• Coordinate with environmental scientists, cultural resource staff, and IT specialists to ensure data supports program objectives and reporting requirements.
• Prepare dashboards and reports for internal use, grant compliance, and community outreach.
• Maintain data security and confidentiality in accordance with Tribal policies and sovereignty principles.
• Create and maintain data and inventory management systems for tracking forest conditions and forest management activities; input data and produce reports and maps.
• Assist the Climate Program with Comprehensive Climate Action Plan activities and greenhouse gas emissions tracking and calculations across sectors and sources, including forestry, transportation, waste, and stationary energy.
• Input electric, natural gas, water, sewer, and EV-charger data into the dashboard for benchmarking and ongoing analysis.
• Assist Program and Administrative Managers with project budget tracking as needed.
• Collect and analyze user feedback and service data to support improvements to processes, tools, and the overall student experience.
• Develop training materials, documentation, and best practices to promote consistent and effective system use across departments.
• Partner with the GIS team to collect and analyze staff feedback and service data to improve processes, tools, and the Tribal staff experience with ASSERT.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including duties that may not be related to regular responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits for regular full-time employees, beginning the first of the month following the date of hire.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%, available after 90 days.
• Up to 18 paid holidays per calendar year, including workdays between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Employees accrue 12 or more days of sick leave and vacation leave, respectively; accrual increases based on years of service.
• Additional time-off opportunities, including bereavement, military, parental, and jury duty leave.
• Childcare subsidy for children enrolled full-time in the Snoqualmie Tribe Child Development Center.
• Employee discounts at Snoqualmie Casino, Salish Lodge & Spa, and Crescent Market.
• Third-party perks including discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, shows, and attractions.
• Employee assistance plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level