Data Analyst Job Profile and Description
A Data Analyst is a professional who provides strategic and tactical support to the organization by analyzing and interpreting the data to provide creative solutions. A data analyst employed in an organization performs data analysis with regard to client requests and develops rules and methodologies for effective data management. He, as a data interpretation expert, should have knowledge of data analysis tools and computer systems technology.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assuring the integrity of project data, including data extraction, storage, manipulation, processing and analysis.
- Collecting and collating appropriate data for usage in databases and conducting related research.
- Discussing business intelligence needs or information with external clients and internal staff.
- Responsible for administration, database design, security, and maintenance.
- Coding accurately variables from original information or data and completing statistical analyses as required.
- Preparing and making presentations, monitoring and maintaining the quality nature of database systems.
- Analyzing data with standard statistical methods, interpreting the results, and providing written summary of data analyses.
- Sharing the knowledge of analysis techniques and data coding with other staff.
- Working with scientists to design and develop statistical analyses, which address projected research questions.
- Participating in ongoing decisions concerning data collections, study design, methodology, and data analysis.
Skills and Specifications
- Knowledge of statistical methodologies and techniques.
- Business awareness and numerical ability.
- Must possess solid communication skills.
- Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality.
- Must value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment.
- Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Marketing, or any related field from an accredited institution.
- Experience in Business Administration related activities.
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