Principal Business Performance Data Analyst

weServed; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Aviva DigiCare+

Professional fees paid

Reservists leave

Job summary

Babcock International in Bristol offers a Principal Business Performance Data Analyst role focused on turning data into decision-ready insights for national programmes. You will bridge business priorities with technical solutions, driving reporting capabilities and data-driven transformation within a demanding defence-enabled environment.

You will lead analytics across a complex portfolio, influence senior stakeholders, and contribute to reporting automation while developing your expertise in a

Qualifications

• Significant experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or performance reporting within complex organisations.
• Demonstrated expertise in data visualisation, reporting, performance management, and analytical problem-solving.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders through data-led insight and recommendations.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting the development of others without formal line management responsibility.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of business performance analytics, reporting solutions, and management insight across a complex delivery portfolio.
• Translate business requirements into dashboards, reports, performance measures, and analytical solutions that drive decision-making.
• Develop and improve reporting, automation, and data visualisation capabilities to enhance business performance.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and quality assurance across analytical outputs and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence strategic decisions through clear, evidence-based insight.

Skills

Data analytics

Business intelligence

Stakeholder engagement

Data visualization

Job description

Job Title: Principal Business Performance Data Analyst

Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Up to £71,600 dependent on experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full Time / Permanent
Role ID: SF76616

Turn data into decisions. Shape the future of performance across critical national programmes.

Do you want to help us in our mission, creating a safe and secure world together, whilst working on projects that are truly unique?

The Royal Navy rely on our engineering, project management and digital teams to keep their submarines at sea and submariners safe. They Protect our Nation and we help to Protect them.

At Babcock we have a true culture of opportunity – with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. There has never been a better time for you to join Babcock Submarine Support and play your part in protecting the protectors.

The Role

As a Principal Business Performance Data Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of driving business performance through data, insight, and digital innovation. Acting as a subject matter expert within the Naval Nuclear Portfolio Management Office, you'll bridge the gap between business priorities and technical solutions, helping transform complex information into meaningful intelligence that enables smarter decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence high-profile programmes that support national security, while developing your expertise within one of the UK's leading defence, aerospace and engineering organisations. You'll play a key role in advancing reporting capabilities, improving business efficiency, and supporting data-driven transformation across a complex and dynamic environment.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the delivery of business performance analytics, reporting solutions, and management insight across a complex delivery portfolio.
  


• Translate business requirements into dashboards, reports, performance measures, and analytical solutions that drive decision-making.
  


• Develop and improve reporting, automation, and data visualisation capabilities to enhance business performance.
  


• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and quality assurance across analytical outputs and reporting activities.
  


• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence strategic decisions through clear, evidence-based insight.
  

What you’ll need:

• Significant experience in data analytics, business intelligence, business performance, or performance reporting within complex organisations.
  


• Demonstrated expertise in data visualisation, reporting, performance management, and analytical problem-solving.
  


• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders through data-led insight and recommendations.
  


• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting the development of others without formal line management responsibility.
  


• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can demonstrate relatable experience and a great attitude then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Our Benefits

We offer you fantastic total rewards, and the ability to have real flexibility - including working from home up to 3 days a week, and a ‘9 day fortnight’ working pattern. It’s what sits at the heart of our fantastic and friendly environment, where you’ll feel truly welcome.

• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
  


• Contributory Pension scheme, with life assurance
  


• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
  


• Payment of Professional Fees


• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
  

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock International has helped to defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 04/11/2026

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