Data and Assessment Strategist - (CSCI Division) - U.S. Based - Remote

About Us

Lyrasis (www.lyrasis.org) is a 501 c 3 non-profit membership organization whose mission is to support enduring access to the world's shared academic, scientific and cultural heritage through leadership in open technologies, content services, digital solutions and collaboration with archives, libraries, museums and knowledge communities worldwide.

Our Mission Statement is: Lyrasis empowers libraries, archives and museums through content services, open technologies and community-based solutions that expand access to information, preserve cultural heritage, and advance the shared goals of our members and the communities we serve. Collaboratively, we build a future that is inclusive, equitable, accessible and sustainable.

Lyrasis organizational and staff values are: communication, respect, collaboration, impact, and service. Lyrasis was created by its members to help them tackle wide-reaching challenges with collective strengths. Lyrasis helps its members amplify their impact and influence.

Summary Description:

This position sits at the intersection of data, strategy, and mission, transforming information into insights that strengthen the Lyrasis Content and Scholarly Communication Initiatives (CSCI) program and benefit organizations and academic institutions that collaborate through CSCI.

The Data and Assessment Strategist analyzes and visualizes complex data and translates data into clear, meaningful insights that empower internal teams, demonstrate impact to participants, and inform strategic directions for CSCI. A major focus of the position is to help advance open scholarship through the analysis of open access business models for scholarly journals and the growing impact of open research infrastructure services. The incumbent also designs and manages a robust assessment program for the CSCI portfolio of products and services, ensuring that programmatic decisions are guided by evidence, transparency, and shared values that foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Duties/Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor and engage with emerging and current library trends, products, services, and technologies by reading the professional literature; attending conferences; monitoring discussion lists; establishing personal networks with vendors, library personnel, and consortia leaders; and participating in other professional activities as may arise.

• Collect and analyze publication data to support ongoing scholarly journal package negotiations for business models such as Read & Publish agreements.

• Prepare reports for participating libraries in Read & Publish journal groups and in other types of open access models to show the impact of their investments.

• Gather and analyze usage of key CSCI open research infrastructure services programs, e.g. ORCID, DataCite DOIs, to identify trends or gaps in adoption.

• Prepare, improve, and promote the use of data visualizations to inform and support CSCI programs for internal and external purposes.

• Analyze and interpret quantitative data from internal and external sources to inform CSCI decision-making, planning, strategy, and evaluation of programs and services.

• Compile data used to prepare annual budgets.

• Promote data transparency by establishing dashboards, regular reports, and other information to be easily accessible by Lyrasis staff through collective management tools, supporting the need for data to inform decisions.

• Collaborate to establish methodologies, data-gathering techniques, documentation, and reporting necessary to develop a sustainable assessment program.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making, leading discussions about interpretations of results, and refining assessment methods.

• Provide backup support to other Content and Scholarly Communication Initiatives team members as needed.

• Perform any other additional responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor or Director.

• Collaborate to establish methodologies, data-gathering techniques, documentation, and reporting necessary to develop a sustainable assessment program.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making, leading discussions about interpretations of results, and refining assessment methods.

• Provide backup support to other Content and Scholarly Communication Initiatives team members as needed.

• Perform any other additional responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor or Director.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in data collection, dashboard development and data visualization using software such as Excel, Tableau, PowerBI, OpenRefine, etc.

• Experience with programming languages such as Python or R is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of current practices and issues relating to libraries, particularly in the areas of collections and scholarly communication.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, teaching, and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to form strong collaborative relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines.

• 3-5 years of experience in a library, higher education, publishing, or related setting with responsibilities for assessment, data analysis, and reporting for general audiences.

• Bachelor's degree in related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in field such as data science, statistics, library and information science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated experience with customer relationship management systems, content management systems, or library management systems.

• Demonstrated experience in project management.

• Ability to adapt to changing environments and work well under pressure with tact, discretion, and good judgment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Physical Demands:

• This position is fully remote and requires sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Incumbent must be able to meet and communicate regularly via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and/or other teleconferencing means.

• While this position is 100% remote, it requires occasional travel to Lyrasis company events and in-person professional development, meetings and/or conferences several times a year.

• Presentations in Group Sessions

Application Details:

• Applications will be accepted through Friday, July 31, 2026

• Applications MUST include: Cover Letter and Resume

• Applications without a Cover Letter will not be considered

Salary Range:

$74,000 to $80,000 per year

Lyrasis Background Check Requirement

As part of our commitment to a safe and trusted environment, Lyrasis conducts criminal background checks on candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment. Offers are contingent upon satisfactory results.

Lyrasis complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including "ban the box" and fair chance hiring requirements, which may govern when and how criminal history information is considered in the hiring process. Background check results are evaluated in a manner consistent with these laws and our equal employment opportunity policy.

At Lyrasis, one of our core values is to provide an inclusive environment to all who are employed here. Accordingly, the company is committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.