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Data Scientist (Professional)

Data / Analytics

Competency profile for a professional data scientist who extracts insights, builds models and communicates data-driven recommendations.

12SFIA skills

L3.3Avg target

L4Highest required

Development and implementationMain category

SFIA 9 Responsibility Levels — what each level means

L1 — FollowL2 — AssistL3 — ApplyL4 — EnableL5 — Ensure / AdviseL6 — Initiate / SetL7 — Set Strategy

Most skills in this template are L3–L4. L3 means you work independently on tasks. L4 means you own decisions and guide others.

Not sure which level to pick? During self-assessment, each level shows its definition and a suggested STAR evidence prompt.

Required Competencies

12 SFIA Skills for this Role

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Code	Skill	Category	Target Level	What you need to demonstrate
DAAN	Data analytics Enabling data-driven decision making by extracting, analysing and communicating insights from structured and unstructured data.	Development and implementation	L4 — Enable	Own decisions in your area, set patterns and guide less experienced colleagues.
DATS	Data science Applying mathematics, statistics, data mining and predictive modelling techniques to gain insights, predict behaviours and generate value from data.	Development and implementation	L4 — Enable	Own decisions in your area, set patterns and guide less experienced colleagues.
MLNG	Machine learning Developing systems that learn from data and experience, improving performance, accuracy and adaptability in dynamic environments.	Development and implementation	L4 — Enable	Own decisions in your area, set patterns and guide less experienced colleagues.
CNSL	Consultancy Providing advice and recommendations, based on expertise and experience, to address client needs.	Strategy and architecture	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
REQM	Requirements definition and management Managing requirements through the entire delivery and operational lifecycle.	Change and transformation	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
PROG	Programming/software development Developing software components to deliver value to stakeholders.	Development and implementation	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
DATM	Data management Developing and implementing plans, policies and practices that control, protect and optimise the value and governance of data assets.	Development and implementation	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
DTAN	Data modelling and design Developing models and diagrams to represent, communicate and manage data requirements and data assets.	Development and implementation	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
BINT	Business intelligence Developing, producing and delivering regular and one-off management information to provide insights and aid decision-making.	Development and implementation	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
DENG	Data engineering Designing, building, operationalising, securing and monitoring data pipelines, stores and real-time processing systems for scalable and reliable data management.	Development and implementation	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
VISL	Data visualisation Facilitating understanding of data by displaying concepts, ideas and facts using graphical representations.	Development and implementation	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
PDSV	Professional development Facilitating the professional development of individuals in line with their career goals and organisational requirements.	People and skills	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.

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Review the 12 required skills above, then start your self-assessment. You can save a draft and return anytime.

① Rate each skill L1–L7② Write evidence (~15 min)③ Save draft and continue later