Information Technology
Data Analyst
Collects, processes, and performs statistical analyses of data to help organizations make better decisions.
Science, Commerce
Role overview
Collects, processes, and performs statistical analyses of data to help organizations make better decisions.
Career role Name
Data Analyst
Career Cluster
Information Technology
Career Role details
Collects, processes, and performs statistical analyses of data to help organizations make better decisions.
Job duties and Responsibilities
Identifying trends and patterns in data; creating reports and visualizations; communicating findings to stakeholders.
Industry alignment
Finance, Marketing, Healthcare, Retail, E-commerce - any industry that generates data.
Work environment
Standard office hours, often with deadlines; primarily indoor, office or remote.
Opportunity Type
High growth in data science; moderate work stress; moderate creativity opportunity; stable career.
Key skills needed
SQL (advanced), Python/R (proficient), data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) (proficient), statistics (advanced), communication (proficient).
Interest type alignment
Investigative (analytical thinking), Conventional (organized data handling), Enterprising (influencing decisions). Aptitude for numerical and statistical reasoning.
Career growth Path
Junior Data Analyst (1-3 yrs) -> Data Analyst (3-6 yrs) -> Senior Data Analyst (6-10 yrs) -> Data Science Manager (10+ yrs).
Suggested education Pathways 10th standard onwards
1. Bachelor's in Statistics/Mathematics. 2. Bachelor's in Economics/Commerce with data focus. 3. Bachelor's in Computer Science/IT with data analytics specialization.
Education Stream recommendations
Science, Commerce
Demand in India
High. Growing demand as businesses increasingly rely on data-driven insights.
Demand globally
High. Strong global demand, with increasing importance across sectors.
Career & Job Prospects
Business Intelligence Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Financial Analyst, Operations Analyst.