Senior Data Analyst
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Job Summary
Can you develop data analysis and insights processes for the Digital Portfolio Office
The Digital Portfolio Office (DPfO) has been set up due to the implementation of a portfolio approach to digital which aims to optimise the investment and macro management of digital initiatives across the Scottish Government and Executive Agency landscape.
Key aspects of a portfolio approach are:
- Pipeline management this umbrella term covers all the elements such as demand intake and prioritisation that ensure we only invest in the right digital projects going forward.
- Delivery management greater oversight and management of the delivery of the portfolio once projects have been funded.
The DPfO has become the single source of information relating to digital projects across much of the public sector; therefore there are broader data and reporting processes that we are responsible for outwith that of the core portfolio management processes. As Senior Data Analyst you will develop data analysis and insights processes in the DPfO and design and implement a unified data model which consolidates information relating to digital projects in Microsoft Lists.
Responsibilities
- Carries out data mapping and pipe-lining activities in support of data integration exercises.
- Deals with diverse datasets.
- Carries out complex data analysis and synthesis with a variety of methods and tools.
- Develops data analysis utilities based on available IT that employ mathematical functions to carry out data tasks.
- Resolves data issues and manages others in data-driven solution implementation.
- Defines and employs data management and governance mechanisms and tooling.
- Contributes to established corporate data patterns and standards.
- Produces written and verbal data analysis (e.g. reports or presentations) for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Applies deep knowledge of specific statistical methods in data analysis activities.
Responsibilities
Success Profile
Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of experience skills and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.
Experience:
- You have a track record of applying data modelling data cleansing and enrichment data quality assurance and statistical analysis and employing Power BI and Power Query in order to carry out data analysis and visualisation activities.
- You are a seasoned data management professional employing relevant tools and methods in order to apply data governance according to established policies and standards.
- You have solid experience in mapping and pipe-lining data in order to deliver data integration activities.
- You have solid experience in manipulating linking and cleansing data in order to carry out data quality activities.
Experience is assessed at sift along with a more in-depth assessment at interview.
Technical Skills:
This role is aligned to the Data Analyst role within the Data Job Family.
You can find out more about the skills required here.
These skills are assessed by technical assessment designed to represent the role. Candidates reaching this stage will receive a Technical Assessment Candidate Pack which outlines the specific skills to be assessed plus the method of assessment.
Behaviours:
- Changing and Improving (Level 3)
- Working Together (Level 3)
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here.
Behaviours are assessed at interview. Full details will be shared in advance with all candidates invited to this stage.
How to apply
Apply online providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet each of the 4 Experience criteria listed in the Success Profile above.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.
If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and DDaT Technical assessment where the behaviours experiences and technical skills outlined in the Success Profile will be assessed.
The sift is scheduled for w/c 17th November.
Interviews and DDaT Technical assessments are scheduled for w/c 24th November however these may be subject to change.
Qualifications
About us
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including education health the economy justice housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.
Working pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week we offer flexible working including full-time part-time flexitime and compressed hours depending on the needs of the role.
From October 2025 the Scottish Government will require staff in hybrid-compatible roles to work in-person 40% of the time either in an office or other agreed work location.
If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact .
Security checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks Identity Right to work Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.
DDaT Pay Supplement
This post is part of the Scottish Government Digital Data and Technology (DDAT) profession as a member of the profession you will join the professional development system. This post currently attracts a 5000.00 annual DDAT pay supplement applicable after a 3-month competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. Changes will be communicated when the review is concluded.
Equality Statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Further information
Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.
Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
Apply Before: 16th November 2025 (23:59) - This role is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Databases
- Data Analytics
- Microsoft Access
- SQL
- Power BI
- R
- Tableau
- Data Management
- Data Mining
- SAS
- Data Analysis Skills
- Analytics
