information analyst

noun
UK /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ˈænəlɪst/
US /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈænəlɪst/

A person whose job is to look at facts and numbers and explain what they mean.

The information analyst studied the sales numbers and told the team which toys sold best.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Someone who gathers and organizes facts for a company or group.

She works as an information analyst for the city library.

3. A worker who turns messy data into clear reports and charts.

The information analyst made a chart showing how many people visited the zoo each month.

4. A person who studies secret or important facts to help leaders make choices.

The information analyst warned the coach about the other team's best players.