Army Data Analyst

UK Ministry of Defence; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as an Army Data Analyst, where you will leverage cutting-edge technologies to support the Army's digital transformation. Your role will involve data integration, report development, and ensuring data quality, all while contributing to strategic decision-making processes. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible working arrangements and development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension contribution

25-30 days leave

Development opportunities

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data governance and analytics technologies.
• Proficiency with analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Integrate data and develop reports using various analytics tools.
• Support decision-making processes and maintain dashboards.

Skills

Effective communication

Data governance

Analytics technologies

Tools

SAS

Oracle

Power BI

Palantir

Tableau

Job description

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Location: Army Headquarters, Andover, SP11 8HJ

About Us: The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants, including around 12,000 Army Civil Servants across more than 300 locations. We have a diverse workforce delivering key outputs for the Army, from training and HR to finance and project management.

Our Vision: Step into the future of warfare with the Information Directorate, where data drives decisions and digital dominance defines victory. We lead in strategic data management, intelligence, and cutting-edge technology, providing the tools that give the Army a decisive edge on the modern battlefield.

Role Overview: As part of our civil servant team, you'll be at the forefront of information warfare, working with state-of-the-art tools including AI, analytics, and next-gen tech. Your work will help the Army outthink, outmaneuver, and outpace adversaries, supporting digital transformation, cyber resilience, and information integrity.

Position Details: 37 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities:

• Integrate data from authoritative sources and develop reports and dashboards using SAS, Oracle, Power BI, Palantir, and Tableau.
• Support high-level decision-making and accountability processes.
• Maintain existing dashboards and provide guidance.
• Create evidence-based visualisations and data models.
• Ensure data accuracy and produce comprehensive documentation.
• Liaise with Business Analysts and developers to ensure data quality and suitability for analysis.
• Understand and apply different system development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Support self-service users and incident management for dashboard solutions.

Person Specification:

• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and able to handle pressure.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of data governance and analytics technologies (SAS, Oracle Analytics Server, Tableau, Power BI, Palantir).
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Skills:

• Understanding of data governance policies.
• Proficiency with analytics tools.
• Strong communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in data modeling and understanding industry standards.

Behaviours: Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together.

Technical Skills: Data Visualisation, Business Architecture, Data Management.

Salary & Benefits: £36,530 plus £10,582 pension contribution, 25-30 days leave, pension scheme, development opportunities, flexible working, and more.

Application Process: Submit a personal statement (max 750 words) demonstrating your experience and skills. Assessments at application and interview will cover behaviours, experience, and technical skills.

Additional Information: Security checks required. Open to UK nationals, Irish, Commonwealth, and certain EU/EEA/Swiss nationals. No visa sponsorship available. Contact: Jane McBurney at [e-mail] for inquiries.