Principal Data Analyst – Defence & Aerospace (SC/DV)

Matchtech Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is recruiting a Principal Data Analyst in Reading on a hybrid contract. The role requires an active Security Check (SC) clearance, with DV preferred, and involves supporting sensitive Defence and aerospace programmes.

You will analyse data, develop interactive Power BI dashboards, write complex SQL queries, and ensure data governance while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable analytics solutions.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance or ability to obtain UK clearance.
• Strong SQL querying, transformation and validation.
• Strong Power BI skills with dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Experience with data warehouses, modelling and ETL pipelines.
• Experience in Defence/aerospace environments preferred.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical, organized and discreet with sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data from multiple sources to identify trends and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports and monitoring tools aligned with KPIs.
• Write complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, validation and analysis.
• Create scalable data models and support development of efficient reporting and ETL processes.
• Ensure data quality, reliability, consistency and governance of data used for analysis.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to translate analytical requirements into scalable solutions.
• Document analytical logic, metrics and data sources to support transparency and repeatability.
• Manage analytical projects from initial business requirements through to communicating clear and actionable insights.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Data analysis

Data modelling

ETL pipelines

Data governance

Python

Communication

Education

Statistics/Mathematics/CS degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Matchtech Group is recruiting a Principal Data Analyst in Reading on a hybrid contract. The role requires an active Security Check (SC) clearance, with DV preferred, and involves supporting sensitive Defence and aerospace programmes.

You will analyse data, develop interactive Power BI dashboards, write complex SQL queries, and ensure data governance while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable analytics solutions.