Output Data Specialist

Neuchâtel, Switzerland (and remote work) | 80-80% |

What you can contribute to

• Contribute to the overall offer of statistical data dissemination of the FSO, in collaboration with the team, by participating in the development of content, processes and dissemination tools
• Support statistical units in the preparation and dissemination of their datasets and metadata. Ensure the smooth publication of statistical datasets on the various FSO dissemination platforms, notably Swiss Stats Explorer
• Participate in the management, maintenance and development of the FSO data dissemination applications
• Participate in the implementation, optimisation and automation of data and metadata dissemination processes to improve the efficiency and quality of publications

What makes you unique

• Higher education in computer science or similar, information management, communication, statistics, data science, mathematics or equivalent (e.g. university or university of applied sciences degree)
• Extensive experience in processing, managing and enhancing data and metadata, with experience in JSON and XML data exchange formats. Knowledge of the SDMX standard is an additional asset
• Ability to collaborate with various internal and external partners, as well as advise and support them in implementing their needs. Knowledge of statistical and open data dissemination processes and methods is an asset in this context
• Proven programming experience (Python, R or other). Knowledge of Git as well as containerisation and orchestration tools is also an asset
• Good conceptual and writing skills with very good language skills in two official languages and English

In a few words

At the heart of the FSO's statistical dissemination, you contribute to making public data more accessible, reusable and easier to exploit. In collaboration with statistical domains and partners of the Swiss public statistics, you participate in the creation and dissemination of structured datasets, notably in the form of data cubes published in Swiss Stats Explorer and on Open Data platforms. You play a coordinating role between business specialists and dissemination platforms, supporting the preparation of data and metadata, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and developing automation solutions to ensure reliable and faster data publication. Thanks to your expertise and collaborative spirit, you actively participate in the modernisation of statistical dissemination in Switzerland and help provide open, high-quality and easily exploitable data for administrations, businesses, researchers and the general public.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity every day We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits

Statistics matter. To you too.

The Federal Statistical Office (FSO) is the competence centre for public statistics and the main player in the Swiss data ecosystem. It produces statistical information, works towards data harmonisation through national data management and develops processes derived from data science to advance data interpretation. The FSO thus contributes to shaping public opinion and makes an important contribution to modern democratic governance.

Additional information

Questions about the position

Christophe Chiri Domain Manager +41 58 46 72456

Questions about the application

Caroline Jacob Personnel Service Manager