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Data Analyst, Learning & Innovation - The Football Association
Data Analyst
First‑ever specialist Data Analyst for Learning & Innovation, responsible for building robust data processes, governance and insight‑driven dashboards using SQL, Python and modern visualization tools.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports that translate business questions into actionable insights.
- Define and implement data ingestion, validation, and transformation pipelines (ETL) to ensure high‑quality, reliable data sources.
- Establish and enforce data governance standards, documentation, and metadata management across the Learning & Innovation department.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver data solutions that support evidence‑based decision making.
- Continuously monitor data quality, troubleshoot issues, and propose improvements to the department’s data architecture and analytical maturity.
Requirements
- Proven experience with SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and performance tuning.
- Strong programming skills in Python (or similar) for data cleaning, analysis, and automation.
- Hands‑on experience building visual analytics using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
- Understanding of data governance principles, data modeling, and best practices for data quality assurance.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts into clear business recommendations.