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DSA.GEN.P2
Data Science and Analytics Data Analyst
Data Science and Analytics

Data Science and Analytics Data Analyst

DSA.GEN.P2

P2P2 — Developing Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Focus on interpreting data and generating actionable insights, often through dashboards and reports.

Level
P2 · P2 — Developing Professional · 1–3 yrs
Function · Focus
Data Science and Analytics · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Focus on interpreting data and generating actionable insights, often through dashboards and reports.

The story of this role

Transform complex datasets into actionable insights to empower data-driven decisions in your organization.

Who does this work

You are a Data Scientist committed to analyzing vast amounts of data to derive meaningful insights.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: You struggle to make sense of overwhelming data, which hinders your ability to support business decisions.
  • The internal problem: You feel frustrated when key insights are missed or overlooked due to complexity in the data.
  • Why it matters: You believe that every dataset has the potential to uncover valuable insights that can drive significant business impact.

What the role brings

You can rely on proven methodologies and tools that simplify data analysis, enabling you to focus on delivering strategic insights.

The plan

  1. Identify the key datasets relevant to your business objectives.
  2. Utilize data cleaning techniques to ensure data quality.
  3. Apply statistical methods to analyze trends and patterns.
  4. Build predictive models to forecast future outcomes.
  5. Communicate your findings effectively to stakeholders for informed decisions.

The call to action

Start analyzing your data effectively today.

What's at stake

Failing to derive actionable insights from your data may lead to missed opportunities, wasted resources, and uninformed decisions.

Success looks like

By effectively analyzing data, you will drive strategic decisions, enhance business performance, and establish yourself as a key player in your organization.

Summary

Focus on interpreting data and generating actionable insights, often through dashboards and reports.

Level — P2 — Developing Professional

Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence

Scope
Defined deliverables / small features
Autonomy
General supervision; reviewed at milestones
Complexity
Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns
Impact
Own and immediate-team deliverables
Decision rights
Routine technical choices within guidance
Leadership
May guide interns
Typical experience
1–3 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities10

  • Data cleaningcommonlevel
  • Trend analysiscommonlevel
  • KPI trackingcommonlevel
  • Generate reports and dashboardscommonlevel
  • Provide insights to support decision-makingcommonlevel
  • Collaborate with business unitscommonlevel
  • Ensure data accuracycommonlevel
  • Identify data patternscommonlevel
  • Support data-driven strategiescommonlevel
  • Assist in data governancecommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Clean and prepare data for analysiscommonlevel
  • Create and maintain dashboardscommonlevel
  • Analyze data to identify trendscommonlevel

Skills10

  • Data cleaningcommonlevel
  • SQL queryingcommonlevel
  • Excel proficiencycommonlevel
  • Dashboard creationcommonlevel
  • Trend analysiscommonlevel
  • KPI Monitoringcommonlevel
  • Data Reportingcommonlevel
  • Critical analysiscommonlevel
  • Collaborationcommonlevel
  • Time managementcommonlevel

Knowledge10

  • Data analysis techniquescommonlevel
  • Business intelligence toolscommonlevel
  • Statistical methodscommonlevel
  • Data Visualizationcommonlevel
  • Industry KPIscommonlevel
  • Data governancecommonlevel
  • Data quality assurancecommonlevel
  • Report Generationcommonlevel
  • Business Processescommonlevel
  • Data ethicscommonlevel

competency10

  • Excel/SQLcommonlevel
  • Business Intelligence Toolscommonlevel
  • Basic Statscommonlevel
  • Critical thinkingcommonlevel
  • Attention to detailcommonlevel
  • Data interpretationcommonlevel
  • Communication Skillscommonlevel
  • Problem Solvingcommonlevel
  • Time managementcommonlevel
  • Teamworkcommonlevel

qualification5

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, or related fieldcommonlevel
  • Proficiency in Excel and SQLcommonlevel
  • Experience with BI toolscommonlevel
  • Strong analytical skillscommonlevel
  • 2+ years of experience in data analysiscommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Data Science and Analytics IIcommonmedium0.70
Data Science and Analytics 2commonmedium0.66
Data Science and Analyst IIcommonmedium0.70
Data Science and Analyst 2commonmedium0.66
Data Science and Analytics Data Analystcommonmedium0.60
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O*NET / SOC

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