Specialist of Data Science & Analytics

About the role

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is seeking a highly analytical professional to join its Data Science & Analytics team. This role supports evidence‑based decision‑making across the education sector by delivering high‑quality data analysis, regulatory reporting, and strategic insights.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret data across KHDA sectors, including schools, higher education institutions, early childhood centres and training institutes.
• Prepare data‑driven insights, executive reports, validation summaries and analytical outputs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage data requests, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder engagement and compliance with service level agreements.
• Conduct data validation, quality assurance, root‑cause analysis and data reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
• Support data‑governance initiatives, metadata management and documentation of data processes.
• Develop automated solutions and reporting processes using advanced analytical tools.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence or data science.
• Experience preparing executive‑level reports and presenting findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in SQL.
• Advanced proficiency in Python.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Power BI or equivalent data visualisation tools.
• Knowledge of data quality management, validation techniques and data‑governance concepts.