P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Data Science Data Analyst
Represents the entry point into data science, focusing on collecting, cleaning, and interpreting data to support business needs.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Writing queries to pull data
- Using tools to generate reports and simple visualizations
- Summarizing trends or findings from datasets
- Assisting in data cleaning and preparation
- Collaborating with teams to understand data needs
- Supporting data-driven decision-making
- Documenting data processes and findings
- Ensuring data accuracy and integrity
- Pull and analyze data sets
- Create visual reports
- Summarize data trends
Skills, knowledge & tools
- SQL querying
- Data visualization
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Basic programming (Python/R)
- Data cleaning
- Report generation
- Trend analysis
- Data interpretation
- Statistics
- Data querying techniques
- Database management
- Data visualization tools
- Business intelligence
- Data integrity principles
- Basic programming concepts
- Data-driven decision-making
- Strong foundation in statistics and data querying
- Proficiency with databases (SQL) and spreadsheet tools
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Basic data visualization skills
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Time management
What good looks like
- Ability to create clear data visualizations
- Communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Experience with SQL and data tools
Common titles
Data Science IData Science 1Entry-Level Data ScienceJunior Data ScienceAssociate Data ScienceData Science Data AnalystEntry to Intermediate Level
Where it sits & what it pays
O*NET / SOC: 15-2051.00 — Data Scientists
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are coming — JobFrame anchors pay to the family/level structure rather than the raw title.