IT Application & Data Analyst

Recruitment is now open for a new position within the IT Department! IT Applications-Data Analyst

This position ensures the IT Department aligns with the City's evolving business needs and those of its customer departments by eliciting, analyzing, and validating enterprise applications, services, and data workflows. The role identifies opportunities to streamline business processes and recommends strategies to optimize the use of existing and emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and automation—to achieve departmental and citywide goals.

The incumbent collaborates with IT staff and department stakeholders to understand operational needs and business processes and leads the development of digital solutions such as web/mobile applications, automated workflows, dynamic forms, reports, business intelligence (BI) dashboards, and technical documentation. The position also supports the creation of standard operating procedures, end-user training, and technology adoption initiatives across the City.

The position exercises independent judgment in analyzing problems, identifying opportunities, and implementing innovative solutions that leverage both traditional IT and emerging AI technologies.

Lake Stevens is a vibrant and growing community with a population of over 40,000 makes us the 4th largest city in the county.

Lake Stevens is generally a residential community with access to numerous commercial, retail and recreational opportunities. Of course, the crown jewel of the community is the lake itself, which boasts some of the greatest water recreational opportunities in the county. Lake Stevens is also uniquely situated, being close to the lake, ocean, and Cascade mountains, to take advantage of many outdoor activities.

The Lake Stevens Schools are excellent and coupled with a city priority of parks and increased walkability, makes Lake Stevens an ideal place to raise a family.

The City of Lake Stevens operates under the mayor-council system. The city’s motto, “One Community Around the Lake”, embodies our quality of life, top-ranked school district, and the City Council’s commitment to providing excellent services and amenities for its residents.

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual's lifestyle.
• Work Where you Live!
• The City of Lake Stevens offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Retirement- through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.
• Deferred Compensation-with city match.
• Excellent healthcare options- including medical, dental, vision insurance, city-paid life insurance and long-term disability, health savings accounts (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA/VEBA).
• Paid leave- including paid sick leave, paid vacation, flexible holidays, paid holidays, and bereavement leave.
• See our benefits page for a complete list of all the benefits available to the City of Lake Stevens employees.

Provide a safe and desirable community with open communication and dedicated public service.

We are a thriving community that promotes a vibrant economy, preserves natural beauty, and supports an exceptional quality of life for all.

• Respond to user requests for service, enhancements, and training across city applications and databases.
• Recommend and deploy new technologies and improvements based on field observations and user feedback.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects and vendor relationships; conduct stakeholder workshops to identify new technology and AI use…