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Associate Data Analyst

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Job Title: Associate Data Analyst

Location: Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)

Service Area: IM&T, Business Support

Hours of Work: Permanent Contract, Full time

What You’ll be doing:

We are seeking detail-oriented Associate Data Analyst to join our Analytics team, where your analytical insights will directly support decision-making for MOD asset management and operational efficiency within KBS Maritime. This is a technical role with significant opportunities for professional development, certifications, and hands-on learning in Business Intelligence (BI) and data analytics.

As an Associate Data Analyst at KBS Maritime, you will play a crucial role in generating Management Information (MI) through automated solutions and providing analytical insights that support decision-making processes across the organisation. You will work with a variety of business areas and data sources, including MOD asset data and operational business information used for the delivery of our client contract (FMSP) and the operation of the KBS Maritime business.

Working closely with senior analysts and other team members you will be contributing to the entire analytical product development life cycle, from collaborating with stakeholders to identify data and reporting requirements, to developing, implementing, and maintaining analytical solutions.

You’ll Have:

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science, and/or proven experience in a similar role. Also, you’ll be able to showcase awareness of data visualisation techniques and experience with Business Intelligence technologies, preferably Microsoft Power BI is desirable, along with basic understanding of data management and ETL procedures, as well as knowledge of SQL.

Strong critical thinking and time-management skills and excellent collaboration ability are also desired, with good interpersonal and communication skills.

About you:

With strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and integrity, you’ll have a strong sense of ownership and take pride in delivering impactful results, in tandem with a proactive nature, where you are perceived as a champion for continuous improvement & transition towards a data informed, risk-based decision culture.

You’ll get:

  • A competitive salary

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Enhanced pension scheme

  • Life assurance

  • Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Group income protection

  • Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)

  • Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.

  • Continued professional career development

  • Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)

  • Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services

  • 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

    Application process:

    Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Tuesday 24th June 2025, with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing Monday 30th June 2025. For all queries, please contact the Recruitment Team in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

    About Us:

    At KBS Maritime, we're not just another company – we're an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.

    With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that's unlike any other.

    By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK's National Defence and Security. But it's not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed

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