Data Analyst - Belfast

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As a Data Analyst in HMRC's Risk and Intelligence Service (RIS), you will play a pivotal role in the UK government's digital transformation journey. You will harness analytical techniques and technologies to help shape HMRC's approach to risk and compliance, ensuring the right tax is paid and safeguarding public funds. You'll be part of the Government Digital and Data community, a collective of over 28,000 professionals transforming lives through technology. Your work will have real-world impact, enabling data-driven decisions that support citizens and contribute to a fairer and more efficient tax system.

We are looking for someone with a passion for analysis, an understanding of data's potential, and the ability to deliver in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, expert community and make a lasting difference.

HMRC's Risk and Intelligence Service (RIS) are looking for people with the experience and skills to join us as a Data Analyst. You'll find excellent opportunities for career development in a collaborative and ambitious environment that empowers you to make a real difference in transforming lives through technology. You will be part of a team that uses data to deepen our understanding of how to ensure the right tax is paid, working with some of the most complex and comprehensive data in the country.

As a Data Analyst in RIS, you'll be part of a team that leverages complex, large-scale data to generate actionable insights. Your work will directly support our mission to ensure the right tax is paid, using cutting-edge analytical approaches to protect public funds and improve outcomes for society. Your work will contribute directly to protecting public revenue and ensuring fairness in the tax system, making a meaningful impact on people's lives across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering analytical work to support operational and strategic decision making, working to defined approaches and quality standards.
• Applying appropriate analytical and statistical techniques to explore data, identify patterns and produce clear, evidence-based insights.
• Developing and maintaining reproducible analytical products such as code, queries, dashboards or models, with support where needed.
• Working with others to ensure data quality, documentation, testing and ethical use of data are embedded in analytical outputs.
• Communicating findings clearly to a range of audiences, with support to structure messages and tailor insight to stakeholder needs.
• Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to understand analytical requirements, support project planning and delivery, and ensure work meets business needs.
• Contributing positively to a collaborative team environment, sharing learning and engaging with development opportunities.

You will be expected to complete HMRC's internal Data Analyst Training Programme (DATP) which is designed to help you build confidence and capability in the core skills needed for analytical roles. Throughout the programme, you'll take part in modular and work-based assessments aligned to the Profession framework, giving you regular opportunities to reflect on your progress and identify areas for development. You'll be supported throughout your journey by your manager, our dedicated learning team and business-based coaches and mentors known as Practical Training Officers (PTOs). We also encourage participants to self-assess their performance and seek support whenever needed to help them get the most from the programme.

This role offers unparalleled variety and scope, with opportunities to work on meaningful projects, solve complex problems, and apply your expertise to real-world challenges. You'll collaborate with colleagues across HMRC and other government departments, contributing to a joined-up, data-driven approach to public service delivery.

You will bring:

• Experience of contributing to analytical work using a structured approach to problem solving.
• Ability to apply analytical tools and techniques to analyse data and generate well-evidenced insights.
• An understanding of data quality, governance and ethical considerations, and how these apply to analytical work.
• The ability to explain analysis clearly and appropriately to different audiences, with support where required.
• Experience of working with analytical tools such as Python, R, SQL, SAS or similar to analyse data.
• A collaborative approach, with a willingness to learn from others and share good practice.
• An awareness of inclusive design and accessibility when presenting analysis and insight.

Data Analysts in the Civil Service are part of the Government Digital and Data (GDAD) profession - a community of experts driving digital transformation across government. The Essential Criteria for this role are aligned with the GDAD Capability Framework.

Please note: Security Check (SC) clearance level, either already held or willing to obtain, is a requirement of this role.

Essential Criteria:

• Ability to deliver high quality statistical and analytical insights and reports, applying a range of analytical techniques and tools.
• Excellent communication skills, effectively sharing insights with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support the identification of business problems, planning and delivering work effectively, communicating with your team and adapting ways of working to meet different project outcomes.
• Design and develop coded solutions using Python, R or Base SAS that meet defined standards and testing requirements.

Alongside your salary of 37,682, HM Revenue and Customs contributes 10,916 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.

We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.

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