Senior Operational Analyst

Senior Operational Analyst - Python, Modelling, Software Design, Advanced VBA & Excel, Power Apps, Power BI Salary - £40K-£65K plus bonus and excellent benefits Location – Winchester Hants, Hybrid role Our client has an exciting opportunity to join our growing management consultancy, with an enviable reputation and senior level client base. They have a strong track record in UK MOD and government. They value their people and believe in building everyone’s capabilities and strengths to help them reach their full potential. The Opportunity – Operational Analyst/Consultant Our client is looking for a positive, flexible self-starter to join their team as a Senior Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in delivering operational analysis capability as an integral part of a small, agile, and growing business. Their team of analysts, consultants and Defence SMEs work closely with their customers to deliver high-impact services and solutions. Data science and operational analysis are a key part of the Company’s capability. They are growing this capability and are looking for a highly motivated and capable Senior Analyst. As Senior Operational Analyst your role will include: * Designing, developing, and running analysis models. * Using agile approaches to develop models and tools, including requirements capture, design, development, testing and management. * Collating, managing, structuring, analysing and visualising data. * Deriving unique insights from data to inform senior-level decision making. * Taking a leading role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with our clients and our team of consultants and analysts. * Taking a consultative approach to your work, understanding how your work contributes to delivering a great result for our clients. * Developing strong relationships with the wider Company’s team. * Our UK office is based just outside Winchester. The role will require a blend of working from our office, occasional travel to client sites, and working from home. * The Company’s main clients will be based around key UK Defence establishments in the south of England. Skills/Qualifications – Senior Operational Analyst/Consultant: * Software development using Python. * Operational Analysis (OA) approaches and techniques * Strong mathematical skills * Requirements gathering * Software design * Strong data analysis skills * Highly numerate * A self-starter and team player. * Good communication skills, enabling you to work confidently with team members and clients. * Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise your work. * Attention to detail and the drive to see work through to completion. * A positive and flexible approach to your work. * Educated to Degree level , MSc or equivalent. Knowledge and experience of the following is desirable: * Experience working within UK MoD * UI/UX design * Discrete event simulation * Data science techniques * Advanced data analysis in Excel * Advanced VBA * Knowledge of current software development approaches, platforms, and best practice. * Experience of designing and deploying Microsoft365, SharePoint, PowerBI, Dataverse and PowerApps solutions. Experience working with Defence Digital, DE&S, Dstl, Frontline Commands or UK Defence industry would be ideal . Recent UK Defence Security Clearance SC or DV would be of interest. Keywords – Operational Analyst, Operational Analysis, OA, VBA, Python, Microsoft365, PowerBI, Dataverse, PowerApps, Advanced Excel, UI/UX design, Simulation, Modelling, Data Science, Requirements Gathering, Software Design , MOD Defence, Agile, UK MoD, Government , Modelling, Simulation, Numeracy, Advanced VBA, Advanced Excel , Power Apps, Dstl, Defence Digital, Frontline Command, Defence Senior Operational Analyst – Operational Analysis, Python, Modelling, Software Design , Power Apps, Power BI