Data & Analytics Lead

Amentum; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working options

Free single medical cover and digital

Generous pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development support and 1

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Data & Analytics Lead to establish the programme-wide data, analytics and performance reporting capability for the FCAS Infrastructure Programme in a hybrid UK setting.

You will create data architecture, governance, dashboards and analytics to provide a single source of truth for performance, enabling informed decision-making by leadership and client teams. Strong Power BI and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential major programme delivery, reporting and data analytics experience.
• Advanced Power BI skills and integrated programme controls knowledge.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Desirable Microsoft Fabric, programme controls systems and regulated industry experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 19650 and business intelligence methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme performance, reporting and governance.
• Develop Power BI dashboards, analytics and forecasting.
• Support resource planning, capacity modelling and DEL-21 requirements.
• Drive digital integration across programme controls systems.
• Establish data quality, assurance and reporting standards.
• Provide performance insights to support informed decision-making.

Skills

Power BI

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Programme controls systems

ISO 19650 knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

About the Opportunity: Amentum is expanding its ability to support a growing portfolio of projects across the Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Environment and Government-Owned Critical Infrastructure sectors. We are seeking talented people who are motivated by technical problem-solving, collaboration and the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions for some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. The Data & Analytics Lead is accountable for establishing the programme-wide data, analytics and performance reporting capability for the FCAS Infrastructure Programme. The role will create the data architecture, governance arrangements, dashboards and analytical tools required to provide a single source of truth for programme performance, enabling informed decision-making by the CMO, Programme Board and client leadership. Working closely with Programme Directors, Project Managers, Defence stakeholders, and supply chain partners, the Data & Analytics Lead will enable informed decision-making and effective programme governance within a highly regulated and security-conscious environment. Key Accountability will be to establish and operate the programme data and analytics capability that enables proactive management of cost, schedule, risk, resources and delivery performance across the FCAS infrastructure portfolio. At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead programme performance, reporting and governance.
• Develop Power BI dashboards, analytics and forecasting.
• Support resource planning, capacity modelling and DEL-21 requirements.
• Drive digital integration across programme controls systems.
• Establish data quality, assurance and reporting standards.
• Provide performance insights to support informed decision-making.

Key Deliverables during mobilisation

• Establish programme data governance, KPIs and reporting standards.
• Deliver executive dashboards and portfolio performance reporting.
• Implement resource forecasting and predictive analytics capability.
• Deploy Power BI, automated reporting and integrated data solutions.

Key Interfaces

• Internal programme, project controls, commercial and information management teams.
• Client PMO, programme leadership, delivery partners and technology providers.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Essential Major programme delivery, reporting and data analytics experience.
• Advanced Power BI skills and integrated programme controls knowledge.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Desirable Microsoft Fabric, programme controls systems and regulated industry experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 19650 and business intelligence methodologies.

Success Measure: Deliver timely, accurate insight that enables confident programme decision-making.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary and benefits package, with unrivalled salary sacrifice schemes available.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies.
• Professional development support and membership reimbursement.
• Access to a flexible benefits programme tailored to your needs, including buying or selling up to 10 days’ extra holiday.
• Hybrid and flexible working options to support work-life balance.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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