Senior Analyst / Consultant - Defence

Client Server; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension (5% contribution)

Work abroad for 4 weeks per year

5 Charity days per year

Job summary

Client Server in Guildford is seeking a Senior Analyst / Consultant to engage with Defence sector clients. The role involves scoping requirements and bridging the gap between clients and the technical team. Candidates should have strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills, along with proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and Python. A 2.1 degree in a STEM discipline is essential, along with SC Clearance eligibility. Competitive salary up to £80k, along with bonus and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Analyst / Consultant position.
• Strong logical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Familiarity with Excel, PowerBI, and Python.
• Must have SC Clearance or ability to achieve it.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients during the initial stages of scoping requirements.
• Bridge the gap between clients and internal technical teams.
• Engage with clients to manage implementations and ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Client management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Excel

PowerBI

Python

Education

2.1 or above in a STEM discipline

Job description

Senior Analyst / Consultant (Defence) Guildford / WFH to £80k

Do you have strong analytical and problem solving skills combined with advanced client management skills?

You could be progressing your career in a Senior Analyst / Consultant role at a scaling technology company that produces software solutions for the Defence and Civil Aviation sectors.

As a Senior Analyst / Consultant you will work closely with clients within the Defence sector during the initial client engagement stages of scoping requirements and shaping solutions, bridging the gap between the client and the internal technical team. You'll build strong working relationships, engaging with clients at a managerial level to help drive change, manage implementations and ensure successful client outcomes.

Location / WFH

You can work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the Guildford office once a week (Tuesdays); you'll join a collaborative and diverse team.

About you

• You have experience in a similar Analyst / Consultant position
• You have advanced logical, critical thinking and problem solving skills, you're able to bring structure and break things down for technical teams
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• You're familiar with Excel, PowerBI, Python
• You have achieved a 2.1 or above in a STEM discipline e.g. Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics
• You must have SC Clearance (or ability to achieve it - i.e. you must be a British citizen with the past 5 years continually based in the UK) due to the nature of the project / client
• Defence or Aviation sector experience is preferred but not essential

What's in it for you

• Salary to £80k
• Bonus
• Pension (5% contribution)
• Work abroad for 4 weeks per year
• 5 Charity days per year

Apply now to find out more about this Senior Analyst / Consultant opportunity.