role	role_level	band	skill	skill_source	pcf_reference	esco_reference	expected_level	expected_level_number	expected_level_description	self_rating	manager_rating	gap	evidence	development_action
Data analyst	Principal data analyst	8b	Applying statistical and analytical tools and techniques	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/382c11ed-20d5-4ae7-b60e-15fec527fa6c; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/c95c29fe-3971-46b7-80e9-1f7e75ba99b3	expert	4	You can: - identify opportunities to develop statistical insights and reports that support organisational objectives - develop and guide others in a range of statistical and analytical techniques and tools - oversee the quality assurance of statistical techniques and analytical outputs, continually improving and innovating practices - use statistical and analytical outputs to influence stakeholders across the organisation and beyond					
Data analyst	Principal data analyst	8b	Communicating between the technical and non-technical	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/c32ad607-0c4d-4e34-b73f-668298f7bf13	expert	4	You can: - mediate between people and strengthen relationships, adopting the appropriate communication method with stakeholders at all levels - manage stakeholder expectations and moderate difficult discussions about high risk and complex topics, even within constrained timescales - speak on behalf of, and represent the community to, large audiences inside and outside the organisation					
Data analyst	Principal data analyst	8b	Data ethics and privacy	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/e9575f7f-053a-439e-8074-f93df3334e92; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/33a82b83-c838-4889-ae62-fae1317481eb; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/71717c33-dd63-4acf-b052-a5fd5d9fc490	practitioner	3	You can: - work with stakeholders to identify and address ethical and privacy concerns - demonstrate and communicate how data ethical issues fit into the wider organisational context - research developments in data ethics and privacy to improve compliance and processes - assess and constructively challenge proposed data ethics policies					
Data analyst	Principal data analyst	8b	Data management	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9ff9db9d-d14b-426e-83f3-e7449af6c79f; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/03a74eee-2dc6-4147-8667-5cdeb65f122d; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/f2fdd2db-8755-4540-8af8-b46f2c0de95f	expert	4	You can: - champion and lead data management and governance processes within your team and across your organisation - define and lead on the implementation of data management responsibilities - define data management tools and develop training requirements to implement data governance processes effectively - enable continuous improvement of data management practices and compliance with data governance policies					
Data analyst	Principal data analyst	8b	Data preparation and linkage	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/1b70a55d-b8a4-49fc-96c6-15ab4cff2522; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/50b100ea-74fd-4706-99db-3e4ca55e51b8; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/46ec0033-3c71-415e-bcff-b065675ba2dc	expert	4	You can: - develop analytical data models using a deep understanding of data sources - ensure data models are implemented using tools and systems that align with modelling standards - set data quality standards in the organisation or beyond, and ensure stakeholders understand their importance - mentor others in data quality and modelling					
Data analyst	Principal data analyst	8b	Data visualisation	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/c3e36d05-8ae8-447f-bb2b-6f9409f85389; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/c0326e27-5fa8-4dca-aecb-ed89ab491513; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/65e58886-bd1e-4c5b-8ca5-8d9b353c8aa1	expert	4	You can: - translate business requirements into goals for data visualisations - set and advocate for new standards and practices in inclusive, accessible data visualisation - identify data visualisation capability gaps and implement appropriate training - promote the value and adoption of data visualisations across the organisation - strategically support stakeholders in understanding and using a story					
Data analyst	Principal data analyst	8b	Delivering business impact through data	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/be20d05c-f6b4-4580-9fcf-f00f4baab562; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/ee7f90cc-922e-4da7-a7ae-83c2688fed10	expert	4	You can: - champion the role of data across the organisation - strategically communicate the business impact of data across the organisation - lead others in delivering, and identifying opportunities to deliver, scalable data products that align to organisational objectives - partner with others, including other professions, to decide when to pivot to deliver business impact					
Data analyst	Principal data analyst	8b	Developing code for analysis	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/f9670490-8aa4-4540-b121-d440a8294aab; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/51586df8-1c46-4b47-8583-773cb63bf00b; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/ccd0a1d9-afda-43d9-b901-96344886e14d	expert	4	You can: - oversee and promote the implementation of coding standards and practices on existing and new analytical outcomes, products and services - contribute to coding standards across the organisation - ensure reproducibility of code and code documentation across the organisation					
Data analyst	Principal data analyst	8b	Managing a data project	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/3c76296d-4bbd-44ba-8eaa-95bf275f79b7; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/cd5efa8c-e44d-4cbc-91c6-796018dbed68	expert	4	You can: - advise on problem statement development, ensuring standards are met - oversee and advise on the planning and implementation of the project life cycle on varied data projects - share good practice in adapting teams' ways of working to deliver project outcomes - lead and develop stakeholder relationships for your team's data projects					
Data analyst	Principal data analyst	8b	Understanding health and care services	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9b63d92b-5a3a-46b0-b2ba-c98b39ea5aaf; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/6c252ea9-e7df-4f82-8035-7d7ee742ff0e	expert	4	You can: - shape organisational strategy using a deep understanding of the health and care system - represent the organisation with health and care partners and leaders - anticipate how policy and service changes will affect digital services and care 					
Data analyst	Principal data analyst	8b	Information governance and data protection	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a4346013-a967-4a58-a533-6b32ad1364c5; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/51ece34f-c24e-4183-9bf4-9b6f28748aec; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/097c6a36-f031-4d3e-b5c1-62d6ffcb430b	practitioner	3	You can: - lead data protection impact assessments and information sharing agreements - advise teams on lawful basis, consent, confidentiality, and retention - investigate incidents and recommend improvements 					
Data analyst	Principal data analyst	8b	Data quality management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/713fb616-118e-40bc-9366-4a69879a49d5; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/54c9c155-9293-4329-8ed2-2e76e8b519d4; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/cc7370dd-69fa-4c67-a96f-d4d135d38700	expert	4	You can: - set data quality standards for the organisation and its partners - lead data quality improvement programmes 					
Data analyst	Principal data analyst	8b	Pseudonymisation and disclosure control	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/71717c33-dd63-4acf-b052-a5fd5d9fc490; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/33a82b83-c838-4889-ae62-fae1317481eb	practitioner	3	You can: - design pseudonymisation and linkage methods that keep identifiers separate from analysis data - assess the re-identification risk of a data set or publication and choose suitable controls - advise teams on safe settings, such as trusted research environments 					
Data analyst	Principal data analyst	8b	Clinical terminology and classification	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/2806260f-6399-4add-8f11-070141423f9d; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/49812c2d-3a36-4be8-bd41-8c0be3db7c6d	practitioner	3	You can: - design data models and reference sets using clinical terminologies - map between terminologies and classifications, and explain the limits of a mapping - advise teams on terminology use in products and analytics 					
Data analyst	Principal data analyst	8b	People management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/339ac029-066a-4985-9f9d-b3d7c8fea0bb; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/add39442-b8ca-4412-8156-391db53b0c5d	practitioner	3	You can: - line manage a team, setting objectives and running appraisals - support wellbeing and manage attendance, performance, and conduct - plan the team's development and succession