Data Analyst

at  ACS International Schools

ACS International Schools are recruiting for a Data Analyst to join our IT team based at our Cobham Campus.
The Data Analyst helps ACS turn data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions: identifying, gathering, analysing data, and making insights easily accessible across the organisation through easy-to-understand graphs, charts, tables and reports.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• Degree-level qualification in Computer Science or database management
• Apprenticeship or higher level of working experience as a Data Analyst or Business Data AnalystKnowledge and Experience
• Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (including Business Objects, databases (MySQL), preferably with some programming knowledge (XML, Javascript, or ETL frameworks)
• A good working knowledge of programming languages such as PHP, R and JSON
• A solid understanding of data sources, data organisation, infrastructure, and storage
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets
• Familiarity with data visualisation and reporting technologies.
• A solid understanding of data sources, data organisation, infrastructure, and storage
• Knowledge and experience of webservices and Resful APIs, including oAuth
• Experience and understanding of cloud-based data warehouses.

SKILLS AND APTITUDES

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.
• A strong team player with excellent client-facing customer service skills
• Ability to work at a hands-on level
• Willingness to work flexible hours when needed
• Highly committed with an energetic positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to act as a suitable role model with a positive and forward-thinking attitude to the organisation and its strategic aims.
  Location: ACS Cobham
  Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm
  Start Date: ASAP

• Interpret data, analyse results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems.
• Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
• Work with management to prioritise business and information needs.
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.
• Improve data quality across educational and business systems.
• Prepare reports and present these to management or clients.
• Identify and recommend new ways to save time and money by streamlining business processes.