SC Cleared Data Analyst

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.