SC Cleared Data Analyst
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£550 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Summary: The role of SC Cleared Data Analyst involves supporting a major central government programme by delivering insightful reporting and analysis to inform policy and operational decisions. The position requires active SC clearance and focuses on transforming complex data into actionable insights, primarily using Power BI and cloud-based data platforms. The analyst will work within a multidisciplinary team and engage with various stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and governance. This contract role offers a flexible hybrid working model with 1-2 days on-site in either London or Manchester.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality analysis, dashboards, and MI products to support decision-making
- Design, build, and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards
- Work with data engineers and architects to define data requirements and models
- Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Ensure data accuracy, quality, and adherence to governance standards
- Present insights clearly to senior stakeholders and operational teams
- Support continuous improvement of analytical capability across the programme
Key Skills:
- Active Security Clearance (SC) - must be current and transferable
- Proven experience as a Data Analyst within central government or regulated environments
- Strong hands-on experience with Power BI, including dashboard and report development, DAX and semantic model design, and data visualisation best practices
- Solid SQL skills for data querying and validation
- Experience working with cloud data platforms (Azure and/or AWS)
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to explain data to non-technical audiences
Salary (Rate): £550 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
SC Cleared Data Analyst - Contract
Rate: Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: London or Manchester (1-2 days per week on-site)
Contract: 6 months
Clearance: Active SC required
We're hiring an experienced SC-cleared Data Analyst to support a major central government programme, delivering high-quality insight, reporting, and analysis to inform policy and operational decision-making. This role sits within a multidisciplinary digital and data team, working closely with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders.
You'll play a key role in transforming complex data into clear, actionable insight, with a strong focus on Power BI, structured data analysis, and cloud-based data platforms.
Key Requirements
- Active Security Clearance (SC) - must be current and transferable
- Proven experience as a Data Analyst within central government or regulated environments
- Strong hands-on experience with Power BI, including:
- Dashboard and report development
- DAX and semantic model design
- Data visualisation best practice and governance
- Solid SQL skills for data querying and validation
- Experience working with cloud data platforms (Azure and/or AWS)
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to explain data to non-technical audiences
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality analysis, dashboards, and MI products to support decision-making
- Design, build, and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards
- Work with data engineers and architects to define data requirements and models
- Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Ensure data accuracy, quality, and adherence to governance standards
- Present insights clearly to senior stakeholders and operational teams
- Support continuous improvement of analytical capability across the programme
Working Pattern
1-2 days per week on-site in London or Manchester
Remaining days remote, offering a flexible hybrid working model
If you're an SC-cleared Data Analyst with strong Power BI, SQL, and central government experience and are looking for a high-impact contract paying up to £550/day, we'd be keen to speak with you.
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