Microsoft Viva Data & Analytics Specialists

Summary: The Microsoft Viva Data & Analytics Specialist role involves designing and developing usage analytics solutions for various Microsoft Viva modules, including Connections, Engage, Insights, Learning, Goals, and Topics. This fully remote contract position offers the opportunity to influence employee engagement and productivity metrics within a global organization. The specialist will be responsible for integrating data sources and creating interactive dashboards for reporting purposes. Strong technical skills in data analytics and governance are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement analytics solutions to track usage across all Microsoft Viva modules.
• Integrate data from Microsoft Graph, Viva Insights, and Microsoft 365 usage reports.
• Build interactive dashboards in Power BI for executive and functional reporting.
• Automate data extraction and transformation using Power Automate, Azure Data Factory, or similar tools.
• Define key metrics and KPIs for employee engagement, learning, productivity, and goal alignment.
• Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with organisational and privacy standards.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience with Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Graph, and Microsoft 365 data sources.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI, including DAX and data modelling.
• Experience with data pipeline automation tools such as Power Automate and Azure Data Factory.
• Solid understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance standards.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Salary (Rate): £598 per day

City: undetermined

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Microsoft Viva Data & Analytics Specialist

Contract Type: Inside IR35
Rate: £598 per day
Location: Fully Remote
Duration: [Insert duration if known, eg, 6 months]

Overview

We're looking for a highly skilled data professional to design and develop usage analytics solutions across Microsoft Viva modules-Connections, Engage, Insights, Learning, Goals, and Topics. This contract role is fully remote and offers an exciting opportunity to shape how employee engagement and productivity are measured across a global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement analytics solutions to track usage across all Microsoft Viva modules.
• Integrate data from Microsoft Graph, Viva Insights, and Microsoft 365 usage reports.
• Build interactive dashboards in Power BI for executive and functional reporting.
• Automate data extraction and transformation using Power Automate, Azure Data Factory, or similar tools.
• Define key metrics and KPIs for employee engagement, learning, productivity, and goal alignment.
• Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with organisational and privacy standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Graph, and Microsoft 365 data sources.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI, including DAX and data modelling.
• Experience with data pipeline automation tools such as Power Automate and Azure Data Factory.
• Solid understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance standards.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.