Data analysts gather and scrutinise data using specialist tools to generate information that helps others make decisions. They will respond to questions about data and look for trends, patterns and anomalies within it.
- using specialist tools to extract the data needed
- responding to data-related queries and keeping track of these
- analysing data to identify trends
- setting up processes and systems to make working with data more efficient
- researching new ways to make use of data
- producing reports and charts communicating trends within data to non-specialists
- presenting information generated from data to clients and managers.