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Government Analysis Function > Careers > Role profiles and career pathways

Role profiles and career pathways

Select each role for more information about:

  • the role summary
  • typical role responsibilities
  • the core skills needed for the role
  • the sample career path

These are general principles found cross-government for each role profile and they can be adapted to suit the needs of each department or profession.

See a list of common behaviours and skill level definitions applicable to each role.

Please share any comments on the role profiles with the Analysis Function Team by emailing Analysis.Function@ons.gov.uk.

Role profile: data analyst

Role profile: data collator

Role profile: data scientist

Role profile: performance analyst

Role profile: strategy policy analyst

Role profile: social and population analyst

Role profile: social researcher

Role profile: risk assessor

Role profile: monitoring and evaluation analyst

Role profile: operational researcher

Role profile: economist

Role profile: econometric modeller

Role profile: methodologist

Role profile: statistician

Role profile: survey manager

Role profile: statistics production analyst

Role profile: mathematical modeller

Role profile: actuary

Role profile: geographic analyst

Role profile: geographic adviser

Role profile: geospatial information specialist

Role profile: analytical deputy director or analytical director

Role profile: Head of Profession

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