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Data Analyst - William & Mary
Data Analyst
Data Analyst role focused on extracting, cleaning, and visualizing marine science data using Python, SQL, and Tableau to support research, education, and advisory initiatives at a leading marine institute.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and transform large datasets from marine research instruments and external sources.
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines using Python and SQL to ensure data integrity and timely delivery.
- Create interactive dashboards and visualizations in Tableau and Excel to communicate findings to scientists, educators, and stakeholders.
- Perform statistical analyses and modeling in R or Python to support research hypotheses and advisory reports.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to define data requirements, troubleshoot data issues, and document workflows.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Marine Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Proficiency in Python (pandas, NumPy) and SQL for data manipulation and querying.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and strong Excel skills.
- Solid understanding of statistical methods and ability to apply them using R or Python.
- Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and documentation abilities.