Data Analyst Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Data Analyst:

BSc. in Computer Science, Mathematics or similar field
x years of experience as a Data Analyst or similar role
x years of experience with performing analysis in a database environment
Experience with using a range of data analysis tools
Familiarity with a scripting language (e.g. Python, Ruby)
Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
Critical thinker
Team player
Good time-management skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Advanced analytics capability is a preferred skill
Ideally experience with SAS, SPSS , R or similar
Understanding of multiple regression analyses
Advanced excel a must; Pivot Tables, Macros preferred
Ability to handle large volume of data

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Data Analyst skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Data Analyst roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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