Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
Employee / Scientific Employee - Data Utilisation 80-100%
- 31 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join the SDA in Fribourg as a Data Utilization Specialist. A dynamic team awaits!
Tasks
- Implement data utilization strategies aligned with user needs.
- Promote Open Data and collaborate on internal data utilization.
- Lead a team to ensure data quality and governance standards.
Skills
- Degree in Data Science or equivalent experience required.
- Team leadership and project management skills essential.
- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with Power BI preferred.
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About the job
Employee / Scientific Employee - Data Utilisation
Fribourg, CH, Saane, CH
Employing Authority / Administrative Unit / Institution
The Office for Statistics and Data (SDA) coordinates the cantonal system of public statistics. We are responsible for managing, storing, documenting and disseminating the canton’s statistical information. Our mission includes supporting the authorities by enhancing the use of data in decision-making, particularly by utilising cantonal data through Open Data and internal dashboards.
Become part of our team!
In our office, you will be part of a small, creative and multidisciplinary team. We promote work-life balance and offer our employees an attractive working environment and favourable working conditions. Learn more about this at the following link .
Your tasks
- Data utilisation strategy: Implement the strategy as the responsible specialist and ensure that projects meet the requirements of the canton and users
- Open Data and KPIs: Promote Open Data and utilise relevant internal data in collaboration with administrative units
- Data Governance: Ensure data governance to guarantee the quality of data utilisation
- Team leadership: Lead a team of 2–3 employees in the Data section and coordinate projects
- Communication: Build and maintain constructive collaboration with stakeholders to align objectives
- Pipelines: Plan and maintain data pipelines using technologies such as Python and CI/CD
Desired profile
- Tertiary education (FH, UNI) in Data Science or Business Informatics or equivalent recognised experience
- Proven experience in leading teams and complex projects, ideally related to data products
- Knowledge of the principles of Open Government Data
- Experience in Data Governance
- Excellent communication skills and social competence
- Solid knowledge of Python and ideally knowledge of Power BI
- Fluency in French or German with good knowledge of the other language
Contact person
Martial Clément, Head of Data Section, T +41 26 305 28 35 Thomas Christin, Head of Service, T +41 26 305 28 20
