Lead Data Analyst — Defence Systems Leader (Onsite)

MASS; West of England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Private dental

25 days leave

Sell/buy leave

Charity days

Two pension schemes

Well-being allowance

Car leasing

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Job summary

MASS is seeking a Lead Data Analyst in Corsham, onsite. You will oversee a specialist team responsible for assessing the performance, reliability and effectiveness of complex Defence systems, guiding analysis activities and delivering insights to support critical decisions.

The role requires strong leadership and five years of system analysis experience, with a focus on data-driven decision making and clear stakeholder communication. Onsite work and security clearance are prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of system analysis experience.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Good understanding of system performance and statistics.
• Experience working with data to inform decisions.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentational communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team providing expert analysis services.
• Ensure contracted core deliveries meet milestones.
• Resource manage and support analysis of functional data for performance.
• Provide briefings to the customer and represent them at technical meetings.
• Disseminate high-quality information to stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach early career team members.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Organisational skills

System analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Education

STEM degree or equivalent

Job description

MASS is seeking a Lead Data Analyst in Corsham, onsite. You will oversee a specialist team responsible for assessing the performance, reliability and effectiveness of complex Defence systems, guiding analysis activities and delivering insights to support critical decisions.

The role requires strong leadership and five years of system analysis experience, with a focus on data-driven decision making and clear stakeholder communication. Onsite work and security clearance are prerequisites.