Data Analyst

Experience: 3–5 Years (Government/Research/Public Sector experience preferred)

Location: New Delhi

Job Summary

The Data Analyst is for Ministry of Statistics and programme implementation he/she will be responsible for collecting, validating, analyzing, and interpreting statistical data to support the Ministry's programmes, surveys, and policy initiatives. The role involves working with large datasets, preparing analytical reports, developing dashboards, and providing data-driven insights for decision-making. The candidate should possess strong analytical skills, experience in statistical methodologies, and proficiency in data visualization tools.

Key Responsibilities

Collect, clean, validate, and manage data received from various national surveys, administrative sources, and departmental databases.

Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and policy-relevant insights.

Develop dashboards, reports, and MIS for monitoring programme performance.

Perform statistical analysis using appropriate techniques and tools.

Ensure data accuracy, consistency, completeness, and compliance with government data standards.

Support survey design, data validation, and quality assurance processes.

Prepare periodic analytical reports, presentations, and briefing notes for senior officials.

Assist in monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across various government programmes.

Collaborate with technical teams, programme divisions, and external agencies for data integration and reporting.

Automate routine reports and improve data processing workflows.

Maintain confidentiality and security of official data in accordance with Government of India guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in data analytics, preferably in government projects, research organizations, or public sector initiatives.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in SQL.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Advanced Excel, Pivot Tables, Power Query).

Experience with Microsoft Power BI or Tableau.

Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis.

Experience with statistical techniques and survey data analysis.

Knowledge of database management systems and ETL processes.

Familiarity with government datasets, census, NSS, or large-scale survey data will be an added advantage.

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

High attention to detail and data accuracy.

Ability to prepare technical reports and present findings clearly.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work within strict timelines and handle multiple assignments.

Team-oriented with excellent stakeholder coordination skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience working on Government of India projects, ministries, or public sector organizations.

Familiarity with official statistics, socio-economic indicators, SDGs, and programme monitoring frameworks.

Experience in data governance, metadata management, and statistical quality assurance.

Understanding of data privacy, security, and government compliance standards.

Key Deliverables

Accurate and timely analytical reports.

Interactive dashboards and visualization tools.

Clean and validated datasets.

Data quality assessment reports.

Programme monitoring MIS.

Actionable insights to support evidence-based policymaking.

This version is suitable for recruitment under a government communication or analytics project supporting MoSPI and reflects expectations typically associated with ministry-level data analysis work

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person