Senior Data Analyst

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to serve as a key resource in fulfilling data requests from internal departments, executive leadership, and external stakeholders. The role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of data analysis, census reporting, and validation outputs that inform regulatory decisions and strategic planning aligned with Dubai’s E33 education agenda.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Responsibilities

• Support data governance initiatives and continuous improvement of data processes
• Participate in stakeholder workshops and document business requirements
• Contribute to data documentation, metadata management, and business glossary development
• Support API integrations and cross-entity data sharing initiatives
• Identify opportunities to streamline data collection and analysis workflows

Operational Responsibilities

• Extract, clean, and analyze sector data (Schools, Higher Education, ECCs, Training Institutes)
• Conduct descriptive and diagnostic analysis for ad-hoc requests
• Manage and prioritize incoming data service requests
• Ensure compliance with data sharing agreements and Dubai Data Law
• Prepare executive-ready reports and validation summaries
• Perform data quality checks and root cause analysis
• Support master data management and single-source-of-truth initiatives
• Automate reporting workflows and repetitive data tasks
• Collaborate with IT on system enhancements and validation rules
• Communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or related field

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in data analysis (preferably in government, education, or regulatory sectors)
• Experience preparing executive-level reports
• Experience streamlining processes through automation
• Experience translating business requirements into system enhancements

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel, SQL, and Python (automation & scripting)
• Power BI or similar data visualization tools
• Data governance and compliance knowledge
• Data quality profiling and reconciliation techniques
• Understanding of master data management concepts

Nice to Have

• Experience with education sector data
• Familiarity with Dubai Data Law and government data frameworks
• Arabic language proficiency

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked in a government or regulatory environment?
• Are you familiar with data governance frameworks or data sharing agreements?

Experience:

• Power Query, Pivot, VBA or automation: 3 years (Preferred)
• Power BI or similar data visualization tools: 4 years (Preferred)
• data analysis: 4 years (Required)
• SQL and Python for data analysis and automation: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• fluent in Arabic (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driving License (Preferred)

Location:

• Dubai (Preferred)