Data Analyst

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Data Analyst Inside IR35 for a 5 months contract based Hybrid Bristol

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active SV clearance.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD's customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.

The MOD's aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK's security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.

To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.

The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.

As a Data Analyst, your main responsibilities will be:

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and validate data from NTFS and SharePoint to ensure critical documents are retained and available to stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships across teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs of documentation and ensure accurate metadata is captured for each.
• Conduct exploratory and statistical analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
• Utilise dashboards and reports, to communicate insights and performance metrics to stakeholders. Ensuring the data findings are presented clear and accessible way to non-technical audiences.
• Support data governance and metadata management initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with MOD and local Policy.

Technical Skills

• Use appropriate tools to analyse data and present findings clearly.
• Understand the importance of data quality, standards, and compliance.
• Use tools like Power BI to provide clear and informative visual outputs.
• Understand metadata principles and contribute to their application.

Essential Experience

• Experience working with data in a digital or information management environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, and at least one data visualisation tool (e.g., Power BI).
• Understanding of data protection and Information Management.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• To be able to adapt to changing priorities.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.