Chief Analyst - Research and Development

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Chief Analyst - Research and Development (25003005)Job Description Chief Analyst - Research and Development - (25003005) Job Description JOB PURPOSEAdvance Authority research and knowledge management (KM) by executing frameworks, data governance, and project coordination; promote culture and publishing; and deliver analyses, dashboards, and improvements that align centers, portfolios, and evidence with RTA strategy andfuture directions.KEY RESULTS ACCOUNTABILITIESStrategy• Implement research and knowledge policies, processes, systems, annual plans, and KPIs aligned with approved controls.• Define governance roles, standards, and workflows for research and KM execution and evidence stewardship.• Promote R&D and KM culture through campaigns, publishing frameworks, and scheduled initiatives across agencies.• Support governance of R&D centers and align portfolios with future directions and sector priorities.• Set reporting cadence and maturity metrics; synthesize insights and recommendations for leadership.Operations• Coordinate R&D projects from concept to delivery, tracking scope, schedule, budget, risks, and benefits.• Maintain the central research database; enforce metadata quality, privacy, and access controls.• Collect, validate, and publish research outputs per approved policies, procedures, and IP requirements.• Provide consultancy to employees and approved external counterparts on research methods and best practices.• Deliver awareness sessions and clinics to improve study design, evidence quality, andpublishing readiness.• Maintain inventory and document institutional knowledge and practices from conferences, seminars, and forums.• Prepare periodic dashboards on project status, maturity, KPIs, risks, and corrective actions.• Coordinate approvals and change control for research processes within the research management system. Product/Process Improvement• Analyze performance trends and root causes; recommend corrective actions and standards updates.• Curate lessons learned from R&D projects; update playbooks, templates, and guidance.• Monitor adoption of recommendations and close actions with agencies and sectors. Qualifications Technical CompetenciesCore Data Analysis and ReportingEducationBachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Engineering/ Data Science / Analytics3+ years in case of Master’s degree(5+ years in case of Bachelor’s degree) Job Category: AdministrationAdvertiser: Roads and Transport AuthorityDepartment: Innovation & PioneeringEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: UAE Only Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 31/08/2026Unposting Date: 30/09/2026

Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Engineering/ Data Science / Analytics; 3+ years of experience with a Master’s degree or 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree.

Advance Authority research and knowledge management by executing frameworks, data governance, and project coordination; promote culture and publishing; and deliver analyses, dashboards, and improvements that align centers, portfolios, and evidence with RTA strategy and future directions. Coordinate R&D projects from concept to delivery, tracking scope, schedule, budget, risks, and benefits. Maintain the central research database; enforce metadata quality, privacy, and access controls. Collect, validate, and publish research outputs per approved policies, procedures, and IP requirements. Provide consultancy to employees and approved external counterparts on research methods and best practices. Deliver awareness sessions and clinics to improve study design, evidence quality, and publishing readiness. Maintain inventory and document institutional knowledge and practices from conferences, seminars, and forums. Prepare periodic dashboards on project status, maturity, KPIs, risks, and corrective actions. Coordinate approvals and change control for research processes within the research management system. Analyze performance trends and root causes; recommend corrective actions and standards updates. Curate lessons learned from R&D projects; update playbooks, templates, and guidance. Monitor adoption of recommendations and close actions with agencies and sectors.