Data and Evaluation Advisor

Full Job Description

The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL)'s mission is to ensure that all Seattle children have the greatest opportunity to succeed in school and in life and to graduate from school ready for college and a career.

DEEL works to achieve this mission by administering the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) Levy via partnerships with Seattle Public Schools, Seattle-King County Public Health and diverse community-based organizations.

As a representative of the Mayor and City Council, DEEL invests in programming to improve student outcomes and measures performance by tracking specific academic indicators.

DEEL is a data-driven organization that practices ongoing quality improvement based on results.

To support DEEL’s mission and vision for Seattle, we are looking for a highly motivated, self-starting Data and Evaluation Advisor.

In this role, you will play an integral role in the data team’s efforts to support DEEL’s kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) strategies efficiently and effectively, improving student outcomes by leading the planning, implementation, and management of investment monitoring and evaluation projects.

You will support DEEL’s leadership along with stakeholders by maintaining a largely project-based and dynamic workload with a wide array of responsibilities, including collecting and analyzing data, summarizing results, and communicating results and recommendations to key internal and external stakeholders.

You will have the opportunity to effect positive change in the educational experiences of Seattle’s youth as part of a dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Your top 3 priorities in this role will be:

1. Acting as the lead on K-12 quantitative data: its collection, storage, and analysis
2. Supporting the development of K-12 data infrastructure
3. Calculating performance metrics for K-12 programs

Here’s more about what you’ll be doing:

Data management and reporting:

• Working with technical and programmatic partners to implement a database solution for K-12 data collection
• Managing the flow of quantitative data from partners, to upload to a SQL database, to data cleaning and analysis, to workbooks published on Tableau Server
• Supporting the use of racial equity lens in data preparation, interpretation, analysis, and reporting to inform policy decisions and program implementation
• Implementing and maintaining a performance monitoring and data cleaning regime for K-12 programs: creating and maintaining Tableau workbooks using complex joins and calculations (fixed, table, etc.) and publishing them to Tableau server; working with IT staff to periodically update Tableau server user list and troubleshoot refresh issues; and incorporating stakeholder feedback to improve workbook activity.
• Completing ad hoc data analysis requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Displaying complex data and information in a simple, visual, and understandable format for internal and external stakeholders using business intelligence tools including SQL, Tableau and MS Excel.

Program evaluation & continuous quality improvement:

• Managing overall project quality through the entire evaluation lifecycle: project planning and carrying out the design; research question formulation; data collection (e.g., templates, surveys, and other protocols); analysis; synthesis; and reporting
• Overseeing and conducting data management, coding, and analysis
• Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data for trends and process improvement opportunities.
• Collaborating strategically with internal and external partners to develop and track annual performance outcomes and indicators for K-12 school investments.
• Conducting longitudinal analysis to evaluate progress and impact.
• Conducting analyses and presenting results to inform discussions and decision-making regarding the City's K-12 strategies, as well as strategic planning efforts for the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy and new founding streams.

Qualifications

You will be most successful in this role with a combination of the following:

Experience in:

• Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep and Tableau Server
• Data visualization, analytics, reporting & data management
• Designing reporting dashboards
• K-12 education data and/or experience working with Seattle Public Schools data systems.
• Demonstrating your commitment to listening, creating space for diverse perspectives, and the pursuit of inclusive and just outcomes must be at the center of your professional practice.

The ability to:

• Manage projects
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders that include a representative of elected officials or executives on significant issues for the purpose of garnering support, shaping opinions, advocating controversial positions, and achieving equity in educational outcomes.
• Combine information from multiple sources and varying perspectives to make recommendations
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and responsiveness
• Present data and evaluations to audiences with varying levels of comfort with data
• Demonstrate strong communication and storytelling skills

Additional Information

This Civil Service position is classified as a Strategic Advisor 1, Human Service. It is exempt from FLSA (not eligible for overtime).

Salary: The full pay range for this classification is $51.88 - $77.82 hourly. This pay range is reflective of the 2026 salary schedule. The hourly pay range for this individual position has been identified as $65.00 - $68.00.

Hiring Timeline: Interviews for this position are tentatively scheduled for Monday, March 2, through Thursday, March 5, 2026, with an anticipated hire in late March to early April 2026.

Accommodations: We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact Sandra Wong at sandra.wong@seattle.gov to request accommodation.

Schedule: This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be expected to be in-office three days a week. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and their supervisor.

Background check: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17.

Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Benefits – The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Why work at the City?

At the City of Seattle, public service is more than a job; it’s a chance to shape the future and make a meaningful difference in the lives of everyone who works, lives, or plays in our city.

With 12,000 employees across 40+ departments and 1,100 job titles, we are united by a common purpose: to create a Seattle that is vibrant and welcoming for all.

Whatever your role, you’ll help power a forward-looking city that leads by example — inclusive, innovative, equitable, and community-focused – while joining a diverse team committed to solving challenges and making a lasting impact together.

Join us in building a Seattle where everyone thrives!

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please submit to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/ no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. To be considered for this position, in addition to completing your application fully, please attach:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

We encourage you to review the City of Seattle’s Application and Interviewing Tips Guide, which may be used as a resource as you prepare to apply and interview for positions with the City of Seattle.

Who may apply: This position is open to all applicants that demonstrate alignment with the skills and experience described above.

[LK8]The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences.

Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

If you have questions, please contact Sandra Wong at sandra.wong@seattle.gov. Please visit http://www.seattle.gov/education to learn more about the Department of Education & Early Learning.