Analyst

Gregory Martin International; Durley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic management consultancy as a Senior Analyst, where you will leverage your expertise in Python and operational analysis to drive impactful solutions. This role offers the chance to work closely with clients in the UK Defence sector, utilizing your skills in data analysis, software design, and project management. The company values your personal growth and fosters a collaborative environment. With a hybrid work model, you’ll enjoy flexibility while contributing to high-stakes projects that shape the future of operational capabilities. If you are a self-starter with a passion for data-driven insights, this is your opportunity to shine.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and data analysis skills are essential.
• Experience in software development using Python and VBA is required.
• A degree in a relevant field is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analysis models using agile methodologies.
• Collate, manage, and visualize data for informed decision making.
• Lead day-to-day project delivery and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Python

Operational Analysis

VBA

Advanced Excel

Data Analysis

Software Design

Requirements Gathering

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

Degree or MSc

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft365

SharePoint

PowerApps

Dataverse

Job description

Senior Analyst & Analyst – Operational Analysis, Python, Modelling, Software Design, Advanced VBA & Excel, Power BI

Salary: £35,000 to £60,000 plus excellent benefits

Location: Winchester Hampshire / Hybrid role

Our client has an exciting opportunity to join our growing management consultancy, with an enviable reputation and senior level client base. They have a strong track record in UK MOD and government.

They value their people and believe in building everyone’s capabilities and strengths to help them reach their full potential.

The Opportunity – Operational Analyst/Consultant

Our client is looking for a positive, flexible self-starter to join their team as a Senior Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in delivering operational analysis capability as an integral part of a small, agile, and growing business.

Their team of analysts, consultants and Defence SMEs work closely with their customers to deliver high-impact services and solutions. Data science and operational analysis are a key part of the Company’s capability. They are growing this capability and are looking for a highly motivated and capable Senior Analyst.

As Senior Operational Analyst your role will include:

• Designing, developing, and running analysis models.
• Using agile approaches to develop models and tools, including requirements capture, design, development, testing and management.
• Collating, managing, structuring, analysing and visualising data.
• Deriving unique insights from data to inform senior-level decision making.
• Taking a leading role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with our clients and our team of consultants and analysts.
• Taking a consultative approach to your work, understanding how your work contributes to delivering a great result for our clients.
• Developing strong relationships with the wider Company’s team.
• Our UK office is based just outside Winchester. The role will require a blend of working from our office, occasional travel to client sites, and working from home.
• The Company’s main clients will be based around key UK Defence establishments in the south of England.

Skills/Qualifications – Senior Operational Analyst/Consultant:

• Software development using Python.
• Operational Analysis (OA) approaches and techniques.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Requirements gathering.
• Software design.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Highly numerate.
• A self-starter and team player.
• Good communication skills, enabling you to work confidently with team members and clients.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise your work.
• Attention to detail and the drive to see work through to completion.
• A positive and flexible approach to your work.
• Degree, MSc or equivalent.

Knowledge and experience of the following is desirable:

• Experience working within UK MoD.
• UI/UX design.
• Discrete event simulation.
• Data science techniques.
• Advanced data analysis in Excel.
• Advanced VBA.
• Knowledge of current software development approaches, platforms and best practice.
• Experience of designing and deploying Microsoft365, SharePoint, PowerBI, Dataverse and PowerApps solutions.

Recent UK Defence Security Clearance (SC) would be of interest but is not essential.

Keywords: Operational Analyst, Operational Analysis, OA, VBA, Python, Microsoft365, PowerBI, Dataverse, PowerApps, Advanced Excel, UI/UX design, Simulation, Modelling, Data Science, Requirements Gathering, Software Design, MOD Defence, Agile, UK MoD, Government, Modelling, Simulation, Numeracy, Advanced VBA, Advanced Excel