Navy Command - Senior Data Analyst

At Navy Command, we lead, support, and sustain the Royal Navy across every theatre of operations.

As a Senior Data Analyst in the Submarine Directorate, you’ll join a small team turning complex information into clear insights.

Your insights will inform critical decisions, helping shape day-to-day delivery and where investment can make a difference for the future.

You’ll help shape a new function, connecting with subject matter experts, data owners, fellow analysts and digital professionals across Navy Command and the wider Defence Nuclear Enterprise, with external support where needed.

Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis and Insight: Lead the development and delivery of high-quality analysis and management information products that support portfolio level decision making. Transform information from multiple sources into coherent narratives, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Data Management and Governance: Monitor and promote data management practices across the function, ensuring compliance with Navy data standards and analytical best practice. Standardise the use of data, assurance processes and confidence measures across routine reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Data Visualisation and Reporting: Lead the development of dashboards, analytical products and visualisations that clearly communicate complex information to senior audiences. Ensure coherence across reporting products supporting governance.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Technical Leadership: Build relationships with analysts, data owners and subject matter experts across Navy Command and the Defence Nuclear Enterprise. Provide technical advice, challenge data quality issues and influence the adoption of consistent analytical standards and methodologies.

Person Specification:

• Experienced data analyst with strong technical expertise.
• Ability to deliver a data analysis service in a delivery-focused organisation.
• Ability to communicate effectively between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience of data management, data visualisation, data preparation and linkage.
• Ability to support stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to support the establishment and development of a data analysis function.

Benefits:

• Salary of £46,040 per year
• Contribution of £13,337 towards Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme
• 25 days paid annual leave rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Personal & professional development
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to a confidential, professional support service
• Discount schemes
• Bicycle / season-ticket loans
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer (up to 6 days a year)

Hybrid Working:

• Minimum of 60% of working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments.