Job Objective:
The Data Analyst will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing data to support evidence-based decision-making for digital transformation initiatives of Central Government Ministries. The role includes developing dashboards, identifying trends and insights, enabling performance monitoring, and supporting the design of data-driven policies and citizen-centric digital services.
Primary Responsibilities:
Data Analysis & Reporting
• Collect, clean, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources including government systems, APIs, and open datasets.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover trends, patterns, and anomalies.
•Support performance monitoring of digital service delivery (e.g., user adoption, grievance redressal, efficiency metrics).
Visualization & Dashboarding
• Design and develop dynamic, interactive dashboards using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio.
• Generate reports and visual narratives for stakeholders to aid decision-making and policy formulation.
• Provide data stories and executive briefs highlighting key trends, usage insights, and citizen impact.
Data Integration & Automation
• Work with technical teams to integrate real-time and batch data from backend systems, databases, and APIs.
• Automate data pipelines and workflows to ensure timely updates and scalability.
Support for Digital Policy & Transformation
• Analyze datasets to assess the impact of digital transformation initiatives and suggest improvements.
• Provide inputs for project appraisals, DPRs, and policy documents using evidence-based metrics.
• Support ministries in identifying areas for process improvement using data insights.
Collaboration & Governance
• Work closely with Ministry stakeholders, business analysts, and developers to ensure data-driven project implementation.
• Promote adoption of standardized data models and metadata practices in line with MeitY guidelines.
•Ensure adherence to data privacy and security policies under frameworks like the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
Skills and Experience:
• 6 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or related roles
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, or R
• Experience with dashboarding tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar
• Knowledge of APIs, data warehousing, ETL processes, and data modeling concepts
• Understanding of SDLC and working with cross-functional teams (Business + Technical)
• Familiarity with public sector datasets and e-Governance KPIs
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data tools is desirable
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or Engineering
Desirable:
• Master’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, or related field
• Certifications in Data Analytics, BI Tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau), Python, R, SQL, or Google Analytics
