Data Analyst/Associate Data Engineer
The Data Analyst/Associate Data Engineer blends historical data from available industry reports, public information, field reports or purchased sources, basic data cleaning and transformation, and performs analysis to support business and product decisions. He/She uses development tools to generate reports, dashboards, clean and prepare the data and analytical solutions according to business rules and specifications. He is a part of important projects and coordinates with internal teams to develop projections on outcomes of implementing business strategies that result in actionable insights. He also assists in the data collection, processing and warehousing tasks, which may also include collection, parsing, analysing and visualising large sets of data He works in a team setting and is proficient in the analytics tools and techniques required by the organisation. He is also familiar with the relevant software platforms on which the solution is deployed on. The Data Analyst/Associate Data Engineer is meticulous and detailed-oriented. He enjoys working with data and displays willingness to learn. He adopts an analytical approach to solving problems and displays confidence when communicating ideas.
What Does a Data Analyst/Associate Data Engineer Do?
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
Identify business needs
- Identify information needs of stakeholders required for decision-making
- Assist in the translation of business needs into analytics and reporting requirements
- Recommend types of data and data sources needed to obtain the required information and insights
- Assist in identifying potential business intelligence service offerings required by the business
Prepare and analyse data
- Gather data from internal systems and external sources
- Perform data entry tasks in data collection systems
- Clean and update databases to remove duplicated, outdated or irrelevant information
- Perform data validation and quality control checks
- Perform basic extract, transform and load related activities to prepare data for analysis or transfer
- Analyse data to identify trends, patterns and correlations to support decision-making
- Propose solutions and recommendations to address information need
Present Insights
- Develop automated and logical data models and data output methods
- Translate analyses into common business language to influence business decisions or actions
- Design data reports and visualisation tools to facilitate data understanding through storytelling
Do You Have the Skills for This Role?
A Data Analyst/Associate Data Engineer needs 3 core competencies. Here's what's required and at what level.
Supporting Skills
Developing People
IntermediateInteracting with Others
Communication
IntermediateInteracting with Others
Creative Thinking
IntermediateThinking Critically
SkillsFuture Skill Levels
3 levelsBasic
Recognise and understand fundamental concepts. Apply skills in routine situations with guidance.
Intermediate
Apply skills in varied situations independently. Analyse problems and adapt approaches as needed.
Advanced
Lead and innovate in complex situations. Evaluate strategies, guide teams, and drive improvements.
Technical Skills & Competencies (TSC) Levels
6 levelsFollow
Carry out routine tasks under close supervision. Follow established procedures and guidelines.
Assist
Perform tasks with some independence. Assist in non-routine situations and apply established techniques.
Apply
Apply skills and knowledge independently in varied situations. Analyse problems and adapt approaches.
Analyse
Analyse complex situations and develop solutions. Guide and mentor junior colleagues.
Strategise
Set strategic direction and drive innovation. Evaluate trade-offs and make high-impact decisions.
Transform
Lead industry transformation. Establish standards, shape policy, and provide expert advisory.
Technical Skills & Competencies
A Data Analyst/Associate Data Engineer requires 13 technical skills at specific proficiency levels.
Business Innovation
Level 4Business and Project Management
Explore opportunities for business innovation and reform, and lead the implementation of innovative business initiatives
Budgeting
Level 3Business Finance
Prepare business unit’s operational budgets
Business Performance Management
Level 3General Management
Monitor performance of the department
Data Analytics
Level 3Business Development
Develop, apply and evaluate algorithms, predictive data modelling and data visualisation to identify underlying trends and patterns in data.
Data Ethics
Level 3Governance and Compliance
Apply and uphold principles of professional, legal and ethical conduct, policies and procedures in the handling of data
Data Visualisation
Level 3Development and Implementation
Select appropriate visualisation techniques and develop dashboards to reflect data trends and findings
Design Thinking Practice
Level 3Design and Architecture
Apply design thinking methodologies and execute design thinking processes to challenge norms and conventions in the organisation
Networking
Level 3Business Development
Identify and analyse business opportunities
Project Management
Level 3Business and Project Management
Oversee small projects or programmes, managing timelines, resources, risks and stakeholdersOversee small projects or programmes, managing timelines, resources, risks and stakeholders
Business Needs Analysis
Level 2Business and Project Management
Document business requirements and identify basic needs as well as potential solutions
Data Engineering
Level 2Development and Implementation
Utilise appropriate tools, systems and techniques to collect, store, extract, transform and load data according to set guidelines
Database Administration
Level 2Operations and User Support
Conduct basic installation, configuration and upgrade of databases and servers, and perform routine data backup and recovery activities
Stakeholder Management
Level 2Stakeholder and Contract Management
Identify key stakeholder relationships, needs and interests, and coordinate with stakeholders on a day-to-day basis
European Skills Framework
ESCOSkills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential
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