Junior Analyst in Harwell

Role Purpose: The Satellite Applications Catapult (the Catapult) works with and helps to grow businesses of all sizes across the UK Space Sector. We have an awesome opportunity for a dynamic team player to join the Ecosystem Insights Team. The Junior Analyst is responsible for supporting the development of robust research and analysis tailored to user needs to support evidence-based decision making. If you can assist on delivering data-led tools to support the ecosystem and to provide strategic insights, then this is the role for you. Please note that this role is Harwell based with up to 2/3 days working from home. On occasion, we expect our team members to travel for face-to-face meetings and events across the UK as required.

The Junior Analyst supports teams by collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to uncover valuable insights that support decision-making. They work closely with different teams to understand data requirements and offer analytical support for decision-making. By exploring data, they identify patterns and trends, and present their findings through clear visualisations and reports. By leveraging their analytical expertise, the Junior Analyst supports the translation of complex data insights into actionable recommendations. Their contributions enable the identification of new opportunities for insights, data optimisation, and process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

The postholder would:

• Deliver a comprehensive and accurate database which drives team activities and tools; own processes for one or more of our industrial, academic, or infrastructure databases which includes:
• Effective Data Management: Adding, maintaining, and classifying data; overseeing quality assurance and data validation; organising and storing data; Support data quality assurance by identifying errors, inconsistencies, duplicates and gaps; Implementing processes needed to map and monitor UK Space Sector growth accurately.
• Data Modelling & Analysis: Undertake structured analysis of quantitative and qualitative data using agreed methods; Support market trends research, survey analysis, and ecosystem mapping activity; Identify initial patterns, strengths, gaps and opportunity areas in the UK space ecosystems. Support the development and maintenance of dashboards, reports, spreadsheets and visual tools. Support the development of reports and thought leadership on the Space Sector driven by insights from the ecosystem and policy landscape with statistical, economic, and data modelling techniques and tools. Respond to defined insight and data requests from Mission Leads, Mission Managers, Business Development, International and other internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders as required. Keep up to date with relevant tools, techniques and data practices. Support process improvements in data collection, validation, classification and reporting. Provide training and support to team members and stakeholders on data analysis tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Skills & Experience Required

Essentials:

• Eligible for SC level security clearance
• Research experience with an inquisitive mindset.
• An ability to analyse large volumes of quantitative and qualitative data to create tailored reports.
• Ability to clean, organise and interpret datasets using structured methods.
• Good attention to detail and ability to identify errors or inconsistencies in data.
• Ability to work accurately and to deadlines.
• Able to think independently to complete a given task.
• Experience producing dashboards, reports, data summaries or visualisations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, tailoring your approach according to audience needs.
• Highly numerate, with a structured and methodical approach to problem solving and analysis.
• Excellent computer literacy with knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel, etc.)
• Practical working experience with databases, such as Dynamics, and database management tools.

Desirable:

• Experience in business administration, economics, accounting, data analysis, market research or a related field.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, survey tools, or similar platforms.
• Comfortable developing accurate content for internal or external audiences.
• Understanding of innovation, regional development, economic growth, supply chains or the UK space sector.

How We Work… We strive to create a high trust, high performance and inclusive environment that enables team members to bring their whole selves to work – this helps to create the foundations of an innovation culture. Our shared values are critical to this:

• We care - for our people, our partners, and our planet
• We connect - and engage with people and ideas
• We learn - and grow, as people and as an industry

Underpinning this is our belief in great teams, our combined efforts will always deliver outcomes beyond that of anyone providing we are honest through debate, experiment and reflect, and create shared resolutions in support of our purpose. Live these values, work to our principles, take ownership to deliver, and we are certain you will thrive with us.

This job description sets out the skills and experience we think are needed to be able to perform in this job. However, if you believe you can deliver in this role then we want to hear from you.

Important notice for applicants: We use tools to detect plagiarism and the use of AI or chatbots for applicant answers. If plagiarism, AI use (such as ChatGPT) or similar software are found to have been used in your application you will not be considered for this or future roles within the Satellite Applications Catapult. At Satellite Applications Catapult, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome candidates from all corners of the globe, but due to legal and logistical considerations, we want to be transparent about the potential visa-related challenges that could arise. Please note, that unfortunately this role is not eligible for sponsorship. If you need any additional support during the application process, please do reach out and connect. We also invite you to share feedback via Applied.