(1Yr Contract) Data Analyst - SC Cleared

Sanderson Government & Defence; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in government and defence is seeking a Data Analyst to join their dynamic Business Intelligence team. The role involves hands-on data analysis, BI development, and stakeholder engagement, contributing to strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have advanced technical skills in M365, Power BI, and SQL Server, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality outputs. This role offers a contract inside IR35 for a duration of 12 months with a competitive rate.

Qualifications

• Proactive, analytical, and business-focused mindset.
• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to balance competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a new reporting strategy.
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Skills

Advanced technical expertise in M365

BI development

Data analysis

Power BI

SQL Server

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Oracle

ServiceNow

Job description

Overview

Data Analyst
Contract: Inside IR35
Location: Milton Keynes (3 Days/Week)
Duration: 12 Months
Rate: £515 / Day

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a skilled Data Analyst / BI Developer to join a dynamic Business Intelligence team supporting stakeholders across a large and complex organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior-level analyst to contribute to a strategic transformation project shaping the future of reporting, performance management, and business intelligence.
• This role blends hands-on data analysis, BI development, and stakeholder engagement with exposure to more strategic initiatives, making it ideal for someone who wants to apply technical expertise while influencing business-wide change.
• Support delivery of a new reporting strategy, including KPI frameworks and reporting standards.
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver clear, accurate, and impactful outputs.
• Provide support to the management team, including ad hoc strategic projects.
• Maintain and improve reporting capabilities, producing professional dashboards, reports, and management information.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, investigating anomalies and trends to inform decisions.
• Present evidence-based insights and recommendations in a clear, compelling way.
• Support MS Project Online administration and ServiceNow service management activities.

Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• We are looking for someone who is proactive, analytical, and business-focused, with the ability to see the bigger picture and assess the wider impact of change. You should be confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels, comfortable balancing competing priorities, and able to deliver accurate, high-quality outputs - whether from a detailed brief or helping shape requirements from scratch.
• Essential Skills & Experience
• Advanced technical expertise in M365 (SharePoint, MS Projects Online, Excel, Project), Power BI (or similar), and SQL Server.
• Proven experience in BI development and data analysis, handling large datasets and producing high-quality reports and dashboards.
• Familiarity with systems such as Salesforce CRM, Oracle, and ServiceNow (or similar).
• Strong analytical skills, able to present complex information clearly and effectively.
• Experience in change management and impact assessment relating to systems and data.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including managing difficult conversations constructively.
• Confident decision-making based on evidence and analysis.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement to gather and refine requirements.
• Solid project management, organisation, and prioritisation skills; able to deliver under pressure.
• Attention to detail while maintaining awareness of the wider business context.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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