Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 depending on experience and skills

What you’ll be doing:

• Will be responsible for delivering packages of work containing a range of analysis, reporting and /or visualisation tasks to time, quality and budget. Sometimes they will direct other team member’s work as part of this delivery
• They will actively contribute to the scoping, requirement capture and design of data analytics, reporting and visualisation solutions to address routine customer business questions or needs
• They will use our technical processes when developing work plans, and ensure the work is conducted in line with these. Defines simple project plans, in line with our project processes, with the support of a senior colleague
• Takes a role in training junior team members to develop their technical skills and knowledge
• They will strive to develop advanced data & analytics skills, applying these effectively to improve the outcomes of their work package
• Builds relationships with customer peers to support effective delivery

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Proven record of building or contributing to Data & Analytics products
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Tableau and Alteryx toolsets (desirable) or other similar analytics toolset
• An analytical mind set, as well as an inquisitive, methodical approach
• Enthusiastic about developing your knowledge and skills, and sharing your learning through working with others
• A degree in a numerate subject, or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Experience of working in an Agile Scrum team 

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Shared Services Data & Analytics Hub team:

The Data Analyst will be responsible for delivering packages of work containing a range of analysis, reporting and /or visualisation tasks, sometimes directing other team members work as part of this delivery. They will lead the scoping and definition of solutions to routine business problems, planning the work in accordance with SSDA technical and project processes.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 7th January 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.