Strategic Data Analytics Leader

HM Revenue & Customs; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is seeking a Principal Data Analyst within RIS to lead high‑impact analytics, shaping strategic risk and compliance insights and driving data‑driven public sector transformation.

You will manage complex projects, build analytical products, govern data quality, and collaborate with government partners to ensure accurate tax outcomes and efficient public service delivery.

Qualifications

• Expert in applying statistical methodologies to resolve complex business problems.
• Clear communication to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Coding for analysis with reproducible workflows in Python, R or Base SAS.
• Deliver measurable business impact through data products and insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across complex analytical projects.
• Lead the design and adoption of scalable analytical products.
• Champion data governance, quality and ethical use of data.
• Translate complex evidence into clear recommendations for senior decisions.

Tools

Python

R

Base SAS

Job description

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is seeking a Principal Data Analyst within RIS to lead high‑impact analytics, shaping strategic risk and compliance insights and driving data‑driven public sector transformation.

You will manage complex projects, build analytical products, govern data quality, and collaborate with government partners to ensure accurate tax outcomes and efficient public service delivery.