Data Management Specialist

Confidential; Doha; On-site; QAR 167,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Data Management Specialist to lead the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of school performance data in collaboration with schools and improvement partners to drive system-wide improvement.

You will design data systems, apply advanced statistics, and develop dashboards and data repositories to deliver actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders. The role demands strong communication and report-writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, MIS, psychometrics, educational measurement, or closely related field.
• Professional experience in data management, data analytics, psychometrics, or educational research.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage data collection systems, evaluation instruments, sampling frameworks, and analytical tools.
• Analyze complex educational datasets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Produce dashboards, visualizations, and performance summaries for stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain performance databases, benchmarks, and data repositories.
• Lead advanced statistical analyses including factor analysis and SEM.
• Support schools in strengthening data collection and evaluation capabilities.
• Identify trends through proactive data mining to inform decisions.

Job description

About the Role

Data Management Specialist will lead the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of a wide range of school performance, evaluation, and student outcome data. The successful candidate will work closely with schools, educational leaders, and improvement partners to develop robust analytical tools and generate insights that drive system-wide improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and managing data collection systems, evaluation instruments, sampling frameworks, and analytical tools.
• Analyzing complex educational datasets and translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Producing high-quality reports, dashboards, visualizations, and performance summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining performance databases, benchmarks, and data repositories.
• Leading advanced statistical analyses, including factor analysis, structural equation modelling, predictive analytics, forecasting, and attribution modelling.
• Supporting schools and stakeholders in strengthening their own data collection, management, and evaluation capabilities.
• Identifying trends and patterns through proactive data mining to inform strategic decision-making.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a highly skilled and intellectually curious professional who combines strong statistical expertise with excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Management Information Systems, Psychometrics, Educational Measurement, Research Methods, or a closely related field. A postgraduate qualification is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable professional experience in data management, data analytics, psychometrics, performance measurement, educational research, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working with large, complex datasets and applying advanced statistical techniques within research, educational, or organizational contexts.
• Strong expertise in data capture, data management, data cleaning, quality assurance, and data reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Outstanding report-writing and communication skills.

Technical Expertise

The ideal candidate will possess strong proficiency in:

• SPSS or comparable statistical analysis software.
• Power BI or equivalent business intelligence and dashboard-management platforms.
• Advanced data visualization techniques and dashboard development.
• Microsoft Excel, Access, and other data management tools.
• Item Response Theory (IRT), psychometric analysis, and educational measurement.
• Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis.
• Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), including knowledge of AMOS or similar software.
• Predictive modelling, forecasting, and advanced quantitative analysis.
• Desirable Attributes Experience in education, school improvement, educational evaluation, assessment, or research environments.
• Experience developing performance indicators, benchmarking systems, and organizational dashboards.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leaders and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Professional proficiency in both English and Arabic would be a significant advantage.