Senior Data Analyst

Manchester
1 week ago
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SC Cleared Senior Data Analyst to join our team for a 9-week contract with a central government client. The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing complex datasets, providing actionable insights, and supporting data-driven decision-making processes. You must already be SC Cleared, and be able to start immediately. Must also have previously worked for a central government organisation.

Purpose of the role:

Develop, optimise, and maintain BI dashboards and reports to effectively communicate insights and support data-driven decision-making.
Continuously enhance dashboard functionality and user experience by incorporating stakeholder feedback and adapting to evolving business needs.
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of data in reports and dashboards, in compliance with data governance policies and data protection regulations.
Collaborate with Data Analysts and key stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and improve data analysis capabilities.Tool Development and Management:

Utilise existing data models, warehouses, and ETL processes to extract and prepare relevant information for analysis and reporting.
Develop, optimise, and maintain BI dashboards and reports to effectively communicate insights and support data-driven decision-making.
Continuously enhance dashboard functionality and user experience by incorporating stakeholder feedback and adapting to evolving business needs.
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of data in reports and dashboards, in compliance with data governance policies and data protection regulations.
Manage tool consumption by regularly checking usage against the demand plan and adjusting the capacity plan as needed.
Collaborate with department teams to manage service capacity and prevent provisioning or availability issues
In return, you will receive the opportunity to support a major government department going through a large digital transformation. The possibility to work on a 9-week initial contract paying up to £475 p/day (in scope of IR35). There will be a requirement to be on site up to 3 days per week. This can be based at any site across the country.

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