Senior Business Data Analyst (Emiratized Role)

Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development seeks a data-driven Business Analyst to translate complex business questions into data, reporting, and analytics deliverables. You will gather requirements, define KPIs, and align metrics with strategic objectives, partnering with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives.

Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) is essential to build dashboards, validate data, and support executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Gather, analyze, and document business and data requirements.
• Translate business questions into data, reporting, and analytics requirements.
• Define KPIs, metrics, and success measures aligned with business objectives.
• Perform data analysis and validation to support decision-making.
• Support data-driven initiatives, dashboards, and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and data requirements.
• Translate business questions into data, reporting, and analytics requirements.
• Define KPIs, metrics, and success measures aligned with business objectives.
• Perform data analysis and validation to support decision-making.
• Support data-driven initiatives, dashboards, and executive reporting.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Data analysis

Data visualization

Storytelling

Interpret data trends

BRD/requirements writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data, or related field

CBAP, PMI-PBA, or data analytics certifications are a plus

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and data requirements
• Translate business questions into data, reporting, and analytics requirements
• Define KPIs, metrics, and success measures aligned with business objectives
• Perform data analysis and validation to support decision-making
• Support data-driven initiatives, dashboards, and executive reporting

Data & Analytical Skills

• Strong SQL skills for data analysis and validation
• Advanced skills in Excel and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
• Experience with data visualization and storytelling
• Ability to interpret trends, patterns, and anomalies in data

Business & Domain Knowledge

• Strong understanding of business processes and operating models
• Ability to work with stakeholders to prioritize requirements
• Experience writing business requirement documents (BRD) and functional specifications
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum delivery environments

Data Governance & Quality

• Understanding of data quality, data definitions, and business rules
• Experience working with Data Owners and Data Stewards
• Ability to define business data standards and glossaries

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to bridge business, IT, and data teams
• Comfortable presenting insights to senior leadership

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data, or related field

CBAP, PMI-PBA, or data analytics certifications are a plus

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, data analysis, or analytics
• Proven experience translating business needs into data-driven insights
• Experience working with enterprise data platforms and stakeholders