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The Role

A data analyst / developer is required to work within a Planning environment to advise and assist in the construction of reports and dashboards to benefit a diverse range of stakeholders. The successful applicant will help accelerate the development of a BI project that will bring stakeholders together, offering fresh insights and transforming the decision-making processes within a complex Project Planning and Reporting environment.

Role Requirements:

Not limited to...

The toolset being utilised is anticipated to be Microsoft PowerBI but skills in alternative toolsets e.g. Tableau; will be considered and knowledge of 'back-end' database query languages will also be advantageous.

Report Development: Design, develop, and maintain interactive and insightful Power BI reports tailored to meet the specific needs of a diverse range of defence stakeholders.
Data Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, transform, and integrate data from various sources, including planning systems and engineering data sources.
Data Modelling: Develop robust data models to ensure efficient data storage, retrieval, and analysis within Power BI using DAX.
Performance Optimization: Implement optimizations to enhance overall responsiveness, ensuring that the user experience is satisfying.
Custom Visuals: Leverage Power BI's capabilities to create custom visuals and incorporate advanced analytics to provide deeper insights.
Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance policies, including data validation, security and access controls to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
Automation and Scheduled Reporting: Advise on how automated data refresh schedules and distribution of reports might reduce manual effort and ensure timely access to critical information.
User Training and Support: Provide training and support to end-users, enabling them to effectively utilize Power BI for data exploration and reporting.

What BAE Systems are looking for from you:

Proven experience in developing dashboards and reports in PowerBI or similar, ideally within a complex integration planning scenario.
Knowledge of planning processes and defence industry-specific knowledge is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. Data sources are not highly complex, so detailed SQL knowledge is not considered essential. However the applicant will have the freedom to advise how more complex techniques could benefit the scenario.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and interpretation of stakeholder requirements.
Information Gathering.
Pride in quality of work.
Diplomacy and Influencing skills

Security Requirements: SC & UK EYES ONLY

This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC and you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum 5 year period. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.

Furthermore, you must be a sole British national in order to apply to this role.

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles