Technical Data Analyst

4 months contract (Inside IR35)

London (hybrid working)

Previous Experience

Essential:

• Analysis of data, report writing

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the UK education system

IT Literacy

Essential:

• Competent user of word processor (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), and Python or user of SPSS and/or R (and a willingness to learn new programs)

Desirable:

Experience of IRT/Rasch software (eg WINSTEPS)

Role Summary

As agreed and directed by the Senior Manager, the Technical Data Analyst will:

• Support the TSI team with the provision of data and statistical analyses and/or modelling for awarding purposes, as required, working closely with Leads and Specialists;

• Be able to manipulate, analyse and interpret complex data sets of examination data including statistical and psychometric analyses of outcomes and performance, with guidance as necessary.

• Gain a good understanding of qualifications, their structure such as weighting and scaling measures, and other aspects of results delivery, for example, aegrotat calculations.

• Translate and present data in a meaningful way as directed, for use in both awarding qualifications and in post-results monitoring reports, displaying a good understanding of the data and its interpretation.

• Assist with the production and disseminating of data to external stakeholders.

• work closely with colleagues from within company as necessary, to ensure effective communication, co-operation and implementation of client's policy and planning;

• have clear annual goals to align with the team priorities, ensuring that appropriate personal development goals keep the post-holder updated with relevant knowledge and skills.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.