Data Analyst-SC Security Cleared

InterQuest Solutions; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A central government contractor in Milton Keynes seeks a Data Analyst with current SC Security Clearance to provide technical, analytical, and strategic support. The ideal candidate will be experienced at the Senior Data Analyst level, proficient with Microsoft 365 and BI tools, and skilled in stakeholder management. This role offers flexible hybrid working conditions, requiring 2-3 days a week onsite.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating at Senior Data Analyst level.
• Strong understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Able to produce insightful reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, analytical, and strategic support.
• Develop reporting standards and improve performance visibility.
• Support data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools

Data analysis techniques

SQL Server expertise

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Power BI

Salesforce CRM

Excel (advanced functions)

ServiceNow

Oracle

Job description

Overview

Data Analyst with current SC Security Clearance is required to work for our central government client to provide technical, analytical, and strategic support across a range of business and reporting functions.

The Data Analyst role will require a combination of advanced analytical skills, strong stakeholder management, and technical expertise in Microsoft 365 and BI tools. The Data Analyst will play a key part in developing reporting standards, improving performance visibility, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience operating at Senior Data Analyst level (aligned with the UK Government Digital and Data Profession framework or equivalent).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools, particularly: SharePoint, MS Project Online, Power BI (or similar BI tools), Excel (advanced functions, modelling, and visualisation) and SQL Server
• Experience working with major systems such as Salesforce CRM, Oracle, and ServiceNow.
• Strong understanding of data analysis techniques, able to produce clear, compelling, and insightful reports and dashboards.
• Skilled in change management and impact assessment, considering the broader business implications of system or process changes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisation and planning abilities, comfortable working to tight deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• Confident in decision-making, backed by data and evidence.
• Acute attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex data accurately and present it clearly.

Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week on site in Milton Keynes

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.