Data analyst in submarine capability in London

Ready to dive into data and bring the bigger picture to the surface? As a Senior Data Analyst in the Submarine Directorate, you’ll join a small team turning complex information into clear insights. This is data with a purpose: your insights will inform critical decisions, helping shape day-to-day delivery and where investment can make a difference for the future. You’ll help shape a new function, connecting with subject matter experts, data owners, fellow analysts and digital professionals across Navy Command and the wider Defence Nuclear Enterprise, with external support where needed.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of high-quality analysis and management information products that support portfolio level decision making.
• Transform information from multiple sources into coherent narratives, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Monitor and promote data management practices across the function, ensuring compliance with Navy data standards and analytical best practice.
• Standardise the use of data, assurance processes and confidence measures across routine reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Lead the development of dashboards, analytical products and visualisations that clearly communicate complex information to senior audiences.
• Ensure coherence across reporting products supporting governance.
• Build relationships with analysts, data owners and subject matter experts across Navy Command and the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.
• Provide technical advice, challenge data quality issues and influence the adoption of consistent analytical standards and methodologies.

Requirements:

• Experienced data analyst with strong technical expertise.
• Ability to deliver a data analysis service in a delivery-focused organisation.
• Ability to communicate effectively between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience of data management, data visualisation, data preparation and linkage.
• Ability to support stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to support the establishment and development of a data analysis function.

Conditions:

• Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of 28.97%.
• Personal & professional development.
• Alternative working patterns for many roles.
• Access to a confidential, professional support service.
• Discount schemes.
• Bicycle / season-ticket loans.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Special paid leave to volunteer (up to 6 days a year).

In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you’ll be supported through your learning journey and your career. This can include working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role. You’ll have access to a variety of qualifications pathways ranging from GCSE/A-Level equivalent all the way up to master’s degree, depending on your role, your previous skills and your experience. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.