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This is a fast-paced, programme-facing role focused on transforming complex data into clear, decision-ready insight to support senior leadership, programme boards and Cabinet-level decision-making., Essential Requirements for Data Analyst: * Local authority experience * Experience in a performance, insight or analytical role within local government or a similarly complex organisation * Strong analytical capability, working confidently with operational, financial and performance data * Proven experience producing clear, decision-ready outputs for senior audiences * Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI (or similar tools) * Ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders (Head of Service level and above) * Strong understanding of local government pressures and the public sector operating environment * Ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities and respond to changing demands * Experience working cross-functionally across services and corporate teams Desirable * Experience supporting transformation or financial recovery programmes * Experience working with incomplete or complex datasets and developing pragmatic solutions * Knowledge of benefits realisation, demand modelling, or forecasting * Technical expertise (e.g. SQL, DAX, Python/R) for data extraction, modelling or automation ## Description * Develop and maintain performance frameworks aligned to programme priorities, milestones and outcomes * Produce high-quality, concise outputs (dashboards, briefings, data packs) for senior stakeholders * Analyse trends, variance and emerging risks across modernisation activity * Translate complex datasets into actionable insight to support strategic decisions Benefits Realisation & Impact * Define and track benefits profiles (savings, productivity, demand reduction, service improvement) * Establish robust baselines and methodologies for ongoing performance tracking * Conduct in-flight and post-implementation analysis to assess delivery impact and variance Data & Reporting * Design and maintain dashboards (e.g. Power BI) providing a portfolio-level view of performance * Improve the quality, consistency and accessibility of management information * Ensure reporting is streamlined, proportionate and aligned across the organisation Collaboration & Agile Delivery * Respond rapidly to urgent analytical requests linked to transformation and financial recovery * Partner with stakeholders across Modernisation, Finance, Digital, PMO and service areas * Act as a critical friend to programme leads, challenging assumptions and strengthening evidence * Work flexibly across multiple workstreams in line with evolving priorities Governance & Quality * Ensure outputs meet corporate standards for analytical quality, transparency and governance * Clearly document methodologies, assumptions and limitations * Support continuous improvement in performance reporting and insight capability ## Related Videos - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [Making Data Warehouses fast. 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