JOB DESCRIPTION
SENIOR DATA ANALYST
Job Title:
Senior Data Analyst, Grade 6
Department:
Research and Product Operations
1.
Responsible to:
Data Manager
2.
Main Role:
To assist the Data Manager in providing data collection and
capture services to NFER and external agencies. To write code
to clean data, script surveys and produce tabulated data. To
assist the Data Manager in improving data management
processes and tools.
3.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To use SPSS and high level excel expertise, inc scripting, macros and complex data
formulae or other software to perform data manipulation.
2. To clean data from a variety of sources, including SQL Server and Access databases
and Excel spreadsheets.
3. To develop online surveys and other online data collection tools for research
projects.
4. To produce tabulations and web based dashboard reports.
5. To assist with implementing and promoting new technology throughout NFER.
6. To provide technical support for the users of the SQL database and its associated
systems to manipulate data, using SQL queries.
7. To provide sampling support for a range of studies, using SPSS and other
techniques for sampling.
8. To produce results for schools and others taking in our research using SPSS, or
other packages.
9. To assist with the administration of surveys or data collections.
10. To liaise with staff throughout the Foundation about timetables and requirements for
projects.
4.
Staff Supervised (if any):
Research staff and support staff as appropriate
5.
Person Specification 1
Essentials:
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a degree (preferably with a strong technical element)
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a very high level of accuracy and attention to detail
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programming experience in sql, visual basic, java, python, perl or similar
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strong problem-solving skills
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a methodical and logical approach
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good interpersonal skills to work as part of a team
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the ability to plan work and meet deadlines
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excellent written and spoken communication skills

a keen interest in innovation
Desirable:
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experience in working with large datasets
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advanced Excel skills, including scripting, macros, complex data formulae
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the ability to analyse, model and interpret data
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knowledge of sampling theory/some statistical knowledge

.net and VBA programming for Microsoft Office 2007 would be advantageous

knowledge of HTML/CSS coding would also be beneficial

ability to work with a Microsoft SQL Server database in terms of queries and data
management
1
The person specification above is applicable at the recruitment stage and will be reviewed
when the candidate is in post
October 2015