Data Analyst

Stevenage
2 weeks ago
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We are recruiting for a Facilities Management Data Analyst for a leading Defence organisation based in Stevenage,
This is a hybrid role with 1-2 days a week on site.
Ideally you will have current SC Clearance, if not you must be eligible to obtain it.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Data Analyst to join our Facilities Management Team who are on their journey of migrating from and consolidating existing core systems /data to new systems /platforms. This role will help identify, recommend and undertake in-depth explorative data analyses to identify interesting trends and actionable insights, which can help the Facilities Team in making data driven decisions and driving operational performance. 

The role will report into the FM Systems and Commercial Manager, you will be embarking on several data activities. These data activities will involve analysis to cleanse and improve the current state of the data and other Data quality related issues like, Data Modelling, Data Lineage, Classification of data, Standardisation of Reference and Master Data across systems.

You will present data and insight in reports, dashboards, and presentations and will be key in turning data into decision-making and action. You will help support Facilities in developing the data culture through creation of data reports. Working closely and in collaboration with our FM Operations Team, driving data quality, supporting decision-making and strategic planning for facility projects.

You Will : 

Analyse large volumes of complex data throughout the entire data lifecycle and identify issues and opportunities
Tailor the message for different stakeholders
Carry out root-cause analysis for data errors, trend analysis, gap analysis and impact analysis on various datasets and make recommendations where necessary
Understand and map key data requirements from the Facilities Management Team and wider business stakeholders.
Producing ad-hoc reports and data visualisation requests
Define and put in place data quality metrics and controls across the operational data systems to monitor data quality
Provide technical expertise and acting as first point of contact for analytics queries from non-data-oriented colleagues, whilst also providing guidance on where analysis can help them in their day to day roles 
What you will bring to the role:

Strong stakeholder management & communication skills, able to tell a story with the data 
A keen interest in data and analytics and how they can improve people’s experiences at work
A curious, creative and collaborative mind-set that seeks to learn from feedback and improve continuously
Advanced Excel & SQL - ability to read , write and execute and understand the key concepts
Experience of Business Intelligence tools e.g. Power BI  for Reporting and Visualization
An understanding and interest in Facilities Management and building data sources such as BMS, utility usage, office occupancy and space/resource management, maintenance schedules and asset management
Experience working within a Delivery / Property Services or Facilities Management environment (desired but not essential) 
This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35

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