Analysts
Analysts are professionals who apply data, evidence, and domain knowledge to interpret information and generate actionable insights. They study situations, evaluate options, and forecast probable outcomes to aid decision-makers across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Common types include financial analysts, data analysts, business analysts, market analysts, policy analysts, and risk analysts.
Typical tasks involve gathering data, cleaning and validating it, applying statistical methods, building models, creating visualizations
Key skills include quantitative reasoning, statistical literacy, programming (commonly Python or R), SQL, and spreadsheet proficiency;
Education commonly includes degrees in economics, statistics, finance, computer science, or related fields. Professional certifications such
Analysts work in many settings, including financial services, technology, consulting, government, and healthcare. They may serve