Data Analyst

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, Apache Kafka, Effective communication skills, Microsoft-Excel, MySQL, Pandas, Python Programming, RDBMS, Spark Core, SQL, Tableau

Job Description

You will be part of an operational and multidisciplinary team responsible for tackling complex questions on national security. As a data analyst, you will play a key role in enabling your team to achieve its mission through data analytics. You will work with analysts and engineers from a range of domains in applying statistical reasoning and computational skills to extract value and insights from large repositories of data. You will have the freedom to explore and implement analytical solutions to operational challenges, utilising modern data infrastructure supported by a diverse and talented team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Apply statistical and data mining techniques to identify emerging trends, anomalies and opportunities, to derive assessments and drive key operational decisions
• Collaborate with different data providers to integrate a variety of sources while employing best practices for data provenance and integrity
• Present analytical insights to business users and stakeholders via ad-hoc reports and interactive dashboards
• Advocate meaningful use of data and propagate usage of data analytics to wider communities

Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor degree in an analytical field (e.g. statistics, computer science, engineering, economics) or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with data analytical tools (Excel, Tableau)
• Proficiency with SQL and knowledge of at least one programming language (Python preferred)

Nice to Haves

• Working knowledge of RDBMS (e.g. MySQL and Postgres) and hands-on experience writing complex SQL queries 
• Experience with Python data analytics libraries such as pandas advantageous
• Knowledge of big data and streaming technologies such as Hadoop, Spark and Kafka
• Interest in keeping current with technology usage trends in various operating environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in current affairs and foreign languages

As CSIT is an agency under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), only Singapore Citizens will be considered.