Senior Data Analyst

• providing targeted and timely evidence to inform policy formation, decision-making and implementation.

• improving the availability and accessibility of data and information to inform the national debate.

• working with other Departments and organisations to engage society on energy issues in the context of the wider sustainability agenda.

• providing economic, technical, behavioural and policy analysis & support to key stakeholders in the Irish energy sector.

• Very well-developed IT skills including fluency in using databases, Excel, PowerPoint, visualisation tools etc.

• Strong evidence of practical experience with a programming language such as Python or similar.

• Strong experience in developing and testing statistical models for accuracy and robustness.

• Some practical experience with data pipelines, especially integrated with cloud storage, and with query languages such as SQL or similar.

• A proactive approach in objective setting, project tracking and driving for timeliness, quality and clarity of results and to operate with little guidance on project deliverables.

• Ability to think strategically, work on own initiative and display sound judgment.

• An ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and to ensure good co-operation with data suppliers.

• Very good understanding of statistical methods and best practice in data gathering, processing, analysis and presentation.

• Ability to identify changes required to improve functionality and increase efficiencies in data management or modelling.

• Excellent technical ability in information management and report writing skills, coupled with an understanding of the need for accuracy and rigour in data collection and management.

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and presentation skills

• Ability to work effectively and flexibly within a small team, responding to needs as they arise.

• Energy sector knowledge and a keen interest in climate action

• A knowledge of novel methods of dissemination of data and analysis would also be an advantage.

• A capacity to foster a positive working relationship with colleagues at all levels; to work in multi-disciplinary teams and to network effectively.

• Excellent organisation skills together with the ability to prioritise work and manage a wide variety of tasks with a proven track record in meeting deadlines .

• A Postgraduate Degree and/or equivalent professional qualification in computer science, information technology, statistics, engineering, economics, or science.

• Minimum four years' experience of working in these areas, or similar.

• Excellent computer skills including a proficient use of Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheet construction and use.

• Demonstrated extensive practical experience using Python, or similar programming language.

• Practical experience in querying data using SQL or similar query language.

• Successful track record of analysing substantial and multi-faceted data and creating clear and concise reports applicable to a wide range of stakeholders.

• Knowledge of advanced data analysis and modelling.

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences. • Passion for climate action and providing evidence base to advance sustainable energy policy.

• Knowledge of the energy sector and experience with energy data.

• Extensive practical experience with Python applied to energy statistics or modelling.

• Extensive experience working with databases and data pipelines, including design, setup, extraction and storage optimization.

• Experience with version control tools, especially Git.

• Experience with cloud services for data processing in Azure or similar.

• Successful track record in building and maintaining good relationships with external clients.

• A strong understanding of public sector and industry environment and context.

• Experience working in the energy sector and awareness of latest research in sustainable energy transition.

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