Power BI Specialist

Summary: A client is seeking an SC cleared Power BI Specialist to enhance data-driven decision-making for a defence account. The role involves transforming complex datasets into actionable insights to improve operational efficiency and strategic planning. The specialist will design and maintain Power BI dashboards, collaborate with various stakeholders, and ensure compliance with data governance standards. This position is crucial for developing data strategy and analytics capabilities within the Defence sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports tailored to Defence operational needs
• Collaborate with stakeholders across intelligence, logistics, and command teams to understand data requirements
• Integrate data from secure sources including SQL Server, Excel, SharePoint, and bespoke Defence systems
• Ensure compliance with MOD data governance, security protocols, and reporting standards
• Optimise data models for performance and scalability in high-security environments
• Provide training and support to end-users, fostering a data-literate culture across the organisation
• Contribute to the development of data strategy and analytics capability within the Defence client

Key Skills:

• Proven experience with Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Dataflows, Row-Level Security)
• Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, and visual storytelling
• Experience working in secure environments with classified or sensitive data
• Familiarity with MOD or Defence sector reporting frameworks and terminology
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work independently under strict confidentiality and compliance standards
• Active SC clearance (used within the last 12 months)
• Experience working with Fabric

Salary (Rate): £450 daily

City: undetermined

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Overview
A client of ours are in search of an SC cleared Power BI Specialist to support data-driven decision-making for one of their defence accounts. This role is pivotal in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that enhance operational efficiency, strategic planning, and mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports tailored to Defence operational needs
• Collaborate with stakeholders across intelligence, logistics, and command teams to understand data requirements
• Integrate data from secure sources including SQL Server, Excel, SharePoint, and bespoke Defence systems
• Ensure compliance with MOD data governance, security protocols, and reporting standards
• Optimise data models for performance and scalability in high-security environments
• Provide training and support to end-users, fostering a data-literate culture across the organisation
• Contribute to the development of data strategy and analytics capability within the Defence client

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Dataflows, Row-Level Security)
• Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, and visual storytelling
• Experience working in secure environments with classified or sensitive data
• Familiarity with MOD or Defence sector reporting frameworks and terminology
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work independently under strict confidentiality and compliance standards
• Active SC clearance (used within the last 12 months)
• Experience working with Fabric

Desirable

• Experience with Azure Data Services, SQL Server, or other BI tools (eg, Tableau, Qlik)
• Knowledge of Defence operations, logistics, or intelligence workflows
• Background in data science or advanced analytics (Python, R, ML models)