Assistant Director Analytics

National Univsersity of Sciences and Technology

Islamabad , Pakistan

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The University Main Office (UMO) is seeking an experienced Assistant Director Analytics to provide data-driven insights supporting strategic decision-making across the institution’s endowment and commercial portfolio. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of experience in business or financial analysis, institutional research, strategy, or consulting, preferably within higher education, public sector, or similar environments. This role requires advanced analytical skills to conduct independent research, reconcile diverse data sources, and develop comprehensive dashboards and reports that inform leadership on financial and policy matters.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct independent commissioned studies and policy research on institutional questions, including historical trend analysis, producing data-backed findings and actionable recommendations.
- Perform financial contribution and gap analysis for the commercial portfolio, identifying data inconsistencies or missing information that require resolution.
- Provide data and analytics support to both the endowment and commercial tracks, serving as an impartial analytical resource that helps uncover decision-relevant patterns.
- Prepare analytical briefs, studies, and decision papers that synthesize complex institutional and commercial data, supporting leadership with insights on long-term portfolio positioning.
- Track project timelines, milestones, and coordinate stakeholders for major strategic initiatives within the Directorate.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree from an HEC-recognized institution.
- 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in business/financial analysis, institutional research, strategy, or consulting.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, cost-benefit and contribution analysis, and independent research design.
- Advanced skills in Excel, including dashboard design and data pipeline management.
- Expertise in Power BI and/or Tableau for building and maintaining dashboards from multiple data sources.
- Strong programming skills in Python (Pandas, NumPy), R/RStudio, or MATLAB for structured data analysis beyond spreadsheets.
- Experience in data cleaning, reconciliation, validation across heterogeneous systems, and structured reporting.
- Ability to design KPIs, conduct drill-down and trend analysis, and prepare executive-level reports.

Candidates must submit scanned copies of all academic and professional documents, with the last education certificate attested or verified by HEC. Applications will be considered ineligible if the candidate has a third division in their academic record, a weak academic profile, is currently pursuing a required degree, is medically unfit, or does not meet service requirements if already employed by NUST. NUST employees with less than one year of service or without a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their Head of Institution are not eligible. Government and armed forces personnel must apply through their respective departments.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for testing and interviews, and no travel allowance or daily allowance will be provided. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The University reserves the right to cancel, modify, or terminate the recruitment process at any time without prior notice.