Senior Data Analyst , India Data Insights

Position: Senior Data Analyst , India Data Insights

Duration: Contract

Location: Bangalore/ Delhi

About Sattva

We Partner to deliver social impact at scale

Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, business and government to achieve societal impact at scale. 

We believe that Civil society, Business and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory & orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms which we have built as public goods for the ecosystem and collaborative solutions and partnerships. 

Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark and UK, but as a global organization our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents. For more information, please visit: www.sattva.co.in

About India Data Insights (IDI)

India Data Insights is a public-good initiative by Sattva that enables social sector decision-makers to harness the power of public data. By curating, cleaning, and contextualising complex datasets—from health and education to livelihoods, gender, and climate—IDI helps stakeholders navigate India’s development landscape through intuitive dashboards, insightful briefs, and accessible data tools.
As a part of Sattva’s broader mission to solve large-scale socio-economic problems, IDI provides evidence-backed intelligence for philanthropies, CSR teams, nonprofits, and researchers to act with confidence and clarity.

 

The Opportunity 

We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join the India Data Insights team—a versatile, hands-on role for someone who is passionate about using data for public good. You will lead analysis and insight generation from large-scale secondary datasets, create compelling visual narratives, and contribute to the evolution of our AI strategy to enhance the consumability of data products.
You will work across diverse internal and external contexts—content creation, product development, platform analytics, partner support, and strategic projects. This is a cross-cutting role that strengthens our core data capacity and offers room for intellectual and creative exploration.

As a Senior Data Analyst at IDI, you will be at the center of one of India’s most credible data-for-impact platforms. This role offers:

• A platform to influence how data is consumed across the development ecosystem
• A chance to work across AI, storytelling, research, and product domains
• A collaborative environment that values precision, curiosity, and public purpose

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Insight Generation

Lead end-to-end analysis of secondary data: sourcing, cleaning, exploring, and interpreting large public datasets (e.g., NFHS, PLFS, UDISE+, Census).

Design and deliver high-quality insights and visuals that drive decision-making across philanthropy, CSR, and nonprofit teams.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure analytical outputs are grounded in the development context and relevant to end-users.

 

Data Visualization & Storytelling

Develop visual dashboards and reports using tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Craft compelling data stories for platform, social media, and long-form content, translating technical analysis into intuitive narratives for a range of audiences.

Preferred but not essential: Candidates with a flair for data journalism or content writing on development topics will be valued.

 

Cross-Context Engagement

Provide data support across internal initiatives like product development, thematic projects, stakeholder engagements, or platform content.

Serve as an agile team member who can support and collaborate with existing team leads as needed.

 

AI and Innovation Strategy

Play an active role in shaping and executing our AI strategy—especially in using AI to enhance data summarization, visual explanation, and data discovery.

Explore emerging use cases for AI in development data storytelling, visual design, or decision-support tools.

 

Platform & Data Infrastructure

• Maintain a structured, version-controlled repository of cleaned and reusable datasets.
• Contribute to building scalable data workflows; support platform usage analytics and internal knowledge dashboards.
• Collaborate with the tech team on improving data architecture and usability.
  
   

Core Skills (Essential)

4–6 years of experience in data analysis and visualisation, ideally within the development, public policy, or impact consulting ecosystem.

Deep familiarity with the social development data landscape in India  -- understanding of sector-specific indicators, trends, and data quality nuances.

Strong proficiency in:

Excel (Advanced)

Tableau or Power BI (Mandatory)

Ability to convert data into clear, compelling insights and visual outputs.

Strong attention to detail, analytical rigor, and user-centric thinking.

 

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

• Exposure to government datasets like NFHS, Census, NSSO, UDISE+ (can be learned on the job).
• Familiarity with SQL, R/Python, PowerQuery or basic automation tools (for scraping, wrangling).
• Experience in AI tools for data analysis or storytelling, even at a conceptual or early experimentation level.
• Writing or editorial experience, especially in data storytelling or journalism, is a strong advantage.

Why Sattva?

It's not about us really- Because IMPACT is everybody’s business.

• Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and solutions you design
• Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive and collaborative environment
• Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow and deliver the best you can
• Future Ready: Work on critical issues of today that will affect our collective tomorrow