Data Analyst

We're recruiting for a Principal Data Analyst to support sensitive MOD / aerospace programmes within the Defence & Security sector. This is a contract role based in Reading (hybrid) and requires active SC clearance. Job title Principal Data Analyst Reading, Berkshire (hybrid) Active SC clearance is mandatory Up to £77.50 per hour inside IR35 The role You'll contribute to a data-driven strategy by delivering high-quality analysis, insight, and reporting to support informed decision-making.

You'll work with stakeholders to translate analytical needs into scalable solutions, ensuring strong data quality, governance, and clear communication of findings. Key responsibilities Analyse data from multiple sources to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies Develop and maintain reports, interactive dashboards, and KPI monitoring (Power BI) Write complex SQL for data extraction, transformation, validation, and analysis Create scalable and efficient data models for reporting Ensure data quality, reliability, and consistency for analysis Document analytical logic, metrics, and data sources for transparency and repeatability Manage analytical work end-to-end and present findings clearly to stakeholders Skills and experience required Strong experience in data analysis / BI / analytics roles, ideally in MOD, Defence Digital, Defence, or UK aerospace environments Advanced SQL skills Strong Power BI dashboarding and visualisation experience Understanding of data warehousing, data modelling, and ETL pipelines Awareness of security, privacy, and data governance principles Confident communicating complex insights to technical and non-technical audiences Strong attention to detail and high ethical standards handling sensitive information Desirable Degree in a relevant discipline (Statistics / Maths / Economics / Computer Science / Engineering or similar) BI/analytics certifications (Power BI / Tableau) Cloud data environment familiarity (BigQuery / Snowflake / Redshift) Python or R for statistical analysis Professional membership of a STEM-related organisation Apply If you're a security-cleared Principal Data Analyst with strong Power BI and SQL capability and want to work on high-profile Defence/aerospace programmes, please apply now...

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