Security Cleared Data Analyst - Defence Programme

Description

The role sits on a Defence programme that is high-profile and supports strategic decisions. The team builds data products, applications and analytical tools within a secure setting.

You will join a multidisciplinary Agile team, turn complicated data into useful findings, help build new digital tools and take part across the full data lifecycle. Day to day you will liaise with client stakeholders, engineers, architects and business analysts to make sure data is structured, examined and put to use for operational and strategic goals.

The work involves modern data platforms and newer technologies, including AI-enabled capabilities, with real value delivered to Defence users. You will also work alongside industry-leading specialists across data, digital and consulting, and the company, which is a global professional services organisation, delivers ambitious, highly technical projects for major clients in over 130 countries.

Responsibilities

• Examine large, intricate datasets to spot trends, patterns, risks and openings.
• Build dashboards, reports and analytical products that help people decide using evidence.
• Draw out business and user needs and turn them into data-led solutions.
• Agree with stakeholders how analysis will be done, which measures to use and how success is judged.
• Work with data engineers and technical staff to reach, shape and prepare data from several sources.
• Help develop, test and validate analytical models, advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions.
• Keep data accurate, consistent and traceable, and document analytical outputs properly.
• Take part in Agile delivery, including backlog refinement, sprint ceremonies, demos and stakeholder engagement.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences alike.
• Encourage sound analytical practice, data literacy and knowledge sharing across project teams.
• Help design and build UX and UI for digital tools.

Requirements

• Essential: a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence or a related field.
• Essential: experience analysing and interpreting complex datasets.
• Essential: strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Essential: hands-on SQL for pulling and analysing data.
• Essential: experience explaining technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
• Essential: understanding of data modelling, data structures and data management principles.
• Essential: experience working in collaborative, multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Desirable: experience with Palantir Foundry or similar cloud-based data platforms.
• Desirable: experience building dashboards and visualisations in tools such as Power BI.
• Desirable: experience supporting AI, machine learning or automation work.
• Desirable: experience in Defence, Government, National Security or other highly regulated settings.
• Desirable: Python, R or a similar analytical programming language.
• Desirable: knowledge of Agile delivery methods.
• Desirable: understanding of data governance, security and information management.
• Security requirement: you must hold UK Security Clearance, or be eligible for it and willing to obtain it.
• Highly desirable: existing UK Security Clearance.

Conditions

Regular attendance at client sites, typically 2-3 days per week, may be required.

Travel to other locations may be required when needed.

Equal opportunity employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits

• Opportunity to build expertise in modern data platforms, analytics and AI.
• Development opportunities within a global professional services organisation.
• A flexible working environment that supports work-life balance and a healthy, productive routine.
• A workplace where everyone has a voice and can help bring about change.