Senior Data Analyst

Role Summary:

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct in-depth data evaluation and analysis on academic and operational activities to uncover insights and support strategic planning.
• Design and develop dashboards, reports, scorecards, and data visualizations using tools such as

  Power BI

  ,

  Excel

  , and emerging data technologies.
• Perform research and generate reports using both internal and external data sources to identify key trends and areas for improvement.
• Analyze educational data from various platforms and systems (including School Management Systems) to enhance student and school outcomes.
• Clean, match, and consolidate disparate datasets to produce accurate, clear, and actionable insights.
• Implement and maintain efficient, sustainable reporting systems that align with school and department needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver relevant analysis and support.
• Identify and escalate data anomalies or quality issues raised by educators to the Data Assessment Specialist.
• Assist in developing data strategies to ensure consistent, accurate, and accessible data practices across schools.
• Oversee and support academic modules within the School Management System.
• Validate assessment structure configurations to ensure meaningful and precise data capture.
• Train relevant users on new features or tools introduced in the School Management or analytics systems.
• Prepare data presentations and reports for internal reviews, external assessments, and KHDA inspections.
• Manage and troubleshoot data systems and databases, including coding fixes, data prep, and quality assurance.
• Develop analytical models and reports using Microsoft BI stack tools, including DAX expressions and Power Query.
• Assist in evaluating and recommending new data analytics solutions for organizational adoption.
• Liaise with internal departments, technical teams, and external partners to ensure effective data integration and usage.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master s degree in

  Data Analytics

  ,

  Information Management

  ,

  Mathematics,

  Computer Science

  , or a related field.
• Minimum

  3+ years

  of experience in a data analyst or data specialist role, ideally in the education sector.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in

  Power BI

  ,

  Microsoft Excel

  ,

  SQL

  , and data modeling.
• Strong statistical and analytical capabilities for handling large, multi-dimensional datasets.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights in a clear, visual, and actionable format.
• Experience in data validation, quality checks, and problem resolution.
• Advanced mathematical aptitude and logical reasoning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Confident presenter with stakeholder engagement skills.
• Effective team player with strong collaboration and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving approach with a continuous improvement mindset.