Senior Data Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Data Analytics and Business Services within the Technical and Corporate Services (TCS) Division, the Senior Data Analyst plays a pivotal role in advancing the Ministry’s data strategy and quality assurance framework.

1. Lead data integration and quality assurance

• Oversee the end-to-end flow of data from systems such as FERS and NHBPS into enterprise reporting environments.
• Manage data validation, cleansing, and transformation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Conduct regular audits and quality checks to identify anomalies and implement corrective actions.

2. Design and deliver advanced analytical projects

• Apply statistical and data science techniques to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights from complex datasets.
• Develop predictive models, dashboards, and performance indicators to support strategic planning and policy development.
• Translate analytical findings into clear recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.

3. Provide leadership in survey design and performance measurement

• Develop and refine survey instruments to support data collection across public safety and new home buyer systems.
• Align survey content with logic models, program standards, and performance frameworks.
• Provide expert advice on sampling strategies, questionnaire design, and data collection methodologies.

4. Lead development of public performance metrics and reporting

• Coordinate the preparation and statistical analysis of divisional public performance metrics.
• Draft methodologies and results documentation in alignment with governing requirements (e.g., Treasury Board).
• Collaborate with management and executives to review and finalize performance reports.

5. Manage data systems, service requests, and vendor relationships

• Initiate and prioritize service or change requests to enhance data systems and reporting tools.
• Act as a subject matter expert in system development projects, ensuring business requirements are met.
• Lead or support user acceptance testing (UAT), including test planning, execution, and issue resolution.
• Oversee contracts with external vendors, including RFP development, performance monitoring, and amendments.
  
  

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them. Designs data solutions that integrate across multiple systems (e.g., FERS, NHBPS) and anticipate future reporting needs.
• Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks. Adjusts project timelines and deliverables in response to new executive requests.
• Develop Networks: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective. Leads working groups with municipal partners to improve data submission processes.
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues.

Qualifications

University Degree (Computer science, Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Economics, Data Science plus 4 years of experience).

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:

• Extensive experience (typically 4+ years) in applied data analysis, statistical modeling, and performance measurement in a public sector or complex organizational environment.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring junior analysts or technical staff.
• Proven track record in managing data projects, including survey design, data integration, and reporting.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, including municipalities, regulatory bodies, and IT service providers.
• Experience managing contracts and vendor relationships related to data services or analytics platforms.

Technical Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in statistical software and programming languages such as SAS, R, Python, or SPSS.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases and data warehousing environments.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for dashboard development, integrating/updating different source data, ETL applications/techniques and data visualization.
• Expertise in survey methodology, performance measurement frameworks, and logic model development.
• Applied knowledge of data governance, privacy legislation (e.g., FOIP), and data quality assurance practices.
• Understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC), user acceptance testing (UAT), and change management processes.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver high-quality results under tight timelines.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of work are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. This is a full-time position working 36.25 hours per week.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their resume. Only applications with a cover letter will be reviewed.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.