On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Data Analyst (Inside IR35) for a 6 Month contract predominantly Remote, with occasional need to attend the office based in Bristol as and when required.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.
The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD's customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.
The MOD's aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK's security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term. To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.
The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.
SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.
As a Data Analyst, your main responsibilities will be:
. Design and implement robust methodologies for data collection and analysis against agreed performance metrics for SME landscape health, organisational effectiveness, and SME spend, aligned to Defence Office goals
. Select, develop, and deploy appropriate data collection tools, surveys, dashboards, and analytical systems to enable continuous and reliable monitoring
. Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to understand data requirements and ensure alignment with Defence Office objectives
. Establish data governance processes to maintain accuracy, security, and compliance with MOD and government standards
. Collect, clean, and validate quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources, ensuring quality and consistency
. Analyse and interpret data to deliver actionable insights, identify trends, challenges, and opportunities within the SME defence supply chain
. Develop regular and ad hoc reports, presentations, and visualisations to communicate findings to leadership and stakeholders.
Essential Criteria:
. Experience with data collection, cleaning, validation, and analysis in complex organisations.
. Ability to design and implement robust measurement methodologies and select appropriate data collection tools
. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis software.
. Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security standards, ideally within government or MOD environments.
. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including producing clear reports and data visualisations for diverse audiences.
. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to gather requirements and deliver insights for decision-making.
. High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Essential Skills:
. Methodology Development: Experience designing robust data collection and analysis methodologies, tailored to organisational goals and agreed metrics (eg, KPI frameworks, monitoring the SME landscape, and spend tracking).
. Data Gathering Tools & Systems: Proficiency in selecting, developing, and configuring data-gathering tools such as surveys, dashboards or databases to enable accurate, efficient, and scalable data collection.
. Reporting & Data Visualisation: Ability to produce regular and ad hoc reports, presentations, and data visualisations that communicate complex findings to varied audiences (including leadership and non-technical stakeholders).
. Data Governance & Compliance: Knowledge of data governance principles, privacy (GDPR), and security standards, especially in government or defence sector contexts.
. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners to understand requirements, align data approaches, and deliver useful insights.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
Armed Forces Covenant
The MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.
