Data Analyst
Role: Data Analyst
Location: Connolly Station
Salary: Executive D €69,516 - €81,049(6-year scale)
Applications are invited for the position of Data Analyst within the Chief Information’s Officer’s Dept. This role will report into the Head of Data Analytics and Intelligence.
As a Data Analyst at Iarnród Éireann, you will play a central role in shaping the future of Ireland’s rail network by transforming extensive operational data into valuable insights. Working collaboratively with the Data Analytics and Intelligence (DAI) Team, and business stakeholders across the company, you will design, build, and maintain cutting-edge analytics solutions that directly inform strategic and operational decision-making at every level of the organisation. Your work will help unlock the full potential of our data, improving service reliability, customer experience, and organisational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Acquire and analyse data from a wide range of sources, for the purpose of delivering actionable insights to inform strategic and operational decision making at every level across IÉ
- Design, deliver, document, and maintain, user friendly Power BI dashboards and reports, in consultation with business users across the company
- Be a champion for improved data literacy, providing advice and training in the usage and interpretation of data to our business users
- Contribute towards data cataloguing initiatives to develop a comprehensive central repository of data documentation
- Contribute towards the development of BI governance and design guidelines; and deliver and document all BI Infrastructure in accordance with these guidelines
- Support the Head of Data Analytics and Intelligence in developing, communicating, and implementing the IÉ data governance framework
- Incrementally improve data quality and reliability by working closely with data governance stakeholders to identify incomplete, inaccurate, and non-compliant data in our data sets
- Continually research new methods and technologies in the insights and analytics space
***Please note that the above list is not exhaustive.***
Essential Qualifications
- Level 8 qualification or higher in mathematics, data analytics, computer science, or equivalent
- Familiarity with data analytics tools such as Python, R and Power BI
- Familiarity with cloud analytics platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Fabric
- 3+ years experience in an analytics, business intelligence, data processing, or similar role
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in the training and deployment of production grade Machine Learning and AI models
- Microsoft certification such as AZ-900, PL-300, DP-600 and DP-700
- Familiarity with Apache Spark
- Experience delivering tested and documented analytics products in an agile environment
- Familiarity with data visualisation and user experience best practice
A competency-based interview will form part of this selection process. Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of their application/CV and relevant experience.
If any applicants have special requirements, please advise Shared Services when forwarding your application.
If you are interested in applying for this role, applications including CV should be forwarded to: sharedservicesrecruit@irishrail.ie by 4pm Friday 20th February, 2026. A full job description can be requested at this address also.
At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion in all that we do. This starts with how we recruit people. It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to ensure an even playing field for all.
We will strive to provide reasonable accommodation to all candidates where required and requested.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.