Senior Big Data Analyst

MCTS-Ministerial Committee of Traffic Safety; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Big Data Analyst to enhance decision-making through advanced analytics and develop executive dashboards. You will work with multiple data sources to improve data quality and automate reporting while ensuring data governance. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in data analytics, proficiency in Python or R, and experience with Power BI or Tableau. This position offers numerous benefits including annual bonuses, health insurance, and educational allowances.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

VIP health insurance

Education allowance for children

Training and development plans

Support for workshops and seminars

Clear career growth path

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data analytics or business intelligence.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R for analysis and statistical modeling.
• Advanced experience in building executive dashboards and KPIs using Power BI and Tableau.
• Experience in multi-entity data environments with data sharing considerations.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document data from multiple external sources ensuring traceability.
• Clean and improve data quality by building validation rules.
• Design and execute advanced analytics using Python or R.
• Develop executive dashboards and performance reporting in Power BI/Tableau.
• Present insights to senior stakeholders in clear narratives.

Skills

Data Analytics

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

GIS

Geospatial Analytics

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

About the Institution

MCTS is a governmental organization mandated to oversee traffic affairs in Saudi Arabia. It is responsible for developing and monitoring the implementation of strategies and initiatives under the National Transformation Program to enhance traffic safety.

About the Role

MCTS is seeking a Senior Big Data Analyst to deliver advanced analytics that strengthen decision‑making and improve organizational performance. In this role, you will work with multi‑source datasets (including external/governmental entities), enhance data quality, automate repeatable analytics, and develop executive dashboards and reports. You will translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership while supporting the organization’s data‑sharing and integration objectives under strong governance, compliance, and security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, consolidate, and document data from multiple external sources, including government and regulatory entities, ensuring consistent data definitions and traceability.
• Clean and improve data quality by building validation rules, identifying anomalies and missing values, and recommending corrective actions.
• Design and execute advanced analytics (descriptive, diagnostic, and when needed predictive/prescriptive) using Python or R, applying appropriate statistical methods.
• Develop executive dashboards and performance reporting in Power BI and/or Tableau, including KPIs, trends, drill‑down capabilities, and interpretation notes.
• Deliver data‑driven recommendations to support initiatives and projects, clearly communicating expected impact, risks, constraints, and assumptions.
• Contribute to improving data flows and integration between entities by identifying gaps and working with technical teams to implement enhancements (current state relies on file‑based exchange).
• Automate analytics and reporting through reusable scripts and templates to reduce manual effort and improve reliability.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and security requirements, including privacy, data classification, and access controls for sensitive data.
• Present insights to senior stakeholders in non‑technical, executive‑ready narratives, including scenarios and limitations of analysis.
• Maintain thorough documentation of analytical work, methodologies, business rules, models, and KPI definitions to support auditability and continuity.
• Support monthly delivery cycles and reporting commitments while managing multiple parallel requests and outputs.

Key Stakeholders

• Government and regulatory entities and relevant authorities.
• Senior leadership and decision‑makers.
• Data Owners and business representatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in data analytics, big data analytics, and/or business intelligence.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R for analysis and statistical modeling, with practical experience using common analytics libraries.
• Advanced experience building executive dashboards and KPIs using Power BI and/or Tableau.
• Proven experience improving data quality, including validation rules, anomaly detection, and remediation recommendations.
• Experience working in multi‑entity data environments with data sharing, integration, and governance considerations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Practical experience using GIS and geospatial analytics tools (e.g., ArcGIS and/or QGIS).
• Ability to pass required security screening/background verification.
• Preferred: Training or certifications in Business Intelligence, Applied Statistics/Data Science, Data Governance/Data Management, Data Privacy/Information Security, and stakeholder management/presentation skills.
• Experience designing executive‑level visual storytelling (UX/storytelling) that highlights key messages and supports decision‑making.
• Exposure to improving interoperability and integration approaches between organizations.

Skills & Competencies

• Analytical and critical thinking with structured problem‑solving.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with large, complex datasets.
• Executive communication and presentation skills, including translating analytics into clear decisions and recommendations.
• Strong time management and prioritization, especially in monthly delivery cycles.
• Stakeholder management: listening, expectation setting, professional negotiation, and converting needs into actionable outputs.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation and reliability.

Values

Quality, Initiative, Commitment, Integrity, and Team Spirit.

Work Environment

The role requires flexibility and the ability to perform effectively under high‑pressure conditions to meet targets and national priorities.

Job Benefits

• Annual performance bonus and salary raise.
• VIP health insurance coverage that includes dependents and parents.
• Education allowance for children.
• Individual training and development plans, plus mentorship and coaching programs.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and advanced training.
• Support to attend workshops, conferences, and seminars.
• Clear career growth path with continuous development opportunities.
• A values‑driven culture built on Quality, Initiative, Integrity, Commitment, and Team Spirit, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.