Lead Data Analyst

Lead Data Analyst

Estimated start date

Friday, 13 June 2025

Initial contract duration

12-months

Extension term

12 months

Number of extensions

2

Experience level

Lead - EL1 equivalent

Location of work

ACT

Working arrangements

Hybrid

Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement. Candidates must be willing to undergo a PV clearance upgrade if requested by the Commonwealth. Approx. 4 days per week minimum in office.

Maximum hours

40 hours per week

Security clearance

Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1

Job details

Data Analysts the design, analysis and delivery of relevant, trusted and objective statistics and data-related insights

Key duties and responsibilities

• Undertake analysis to define, structure and solve complex data analysis and visualisation problems, including the generation of dashboards and other visualisations using a variety of data sources.
• Understand and utilise analytical tools including Power Bl and other business intelligence tools to generate analysis and insights that contribute to achieving business outcomes.
• Provide advice on data analysis, reporting and collection methodologies, including supporting the use of software to collect and report on business-relevant metrics.
• Contribute to the management of the risks associated with the use of data including balancing security and privacy against the benefits of collecting and sharing data.
• Engage with stakeholders across the agency to understand their business needs and expectations in order to build, sustain and make informed changes to reporting. This includes responsibility for the compilation of briefs and demonstration of output to senior management.
• Build and sustain effective relationships and negotiate with customers and key stakeholders to deliver tailored reporting.
• Resolve problems using knowledge, professional judgement and initiative to identify and recommend alternative courses of action.
• Accountable for accurate and timely completion of work, sharing own expertise with others and guiding less experienced employees.
• Develop and maintain business domain knowledge, understanding of the Australian Signals Directorate corporate data, data analysis skills and awareness of emerging techniques and trends.
• Work collaboratively, operate as an effective team member and actively participate in organisational activities.

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrated advanced visualisation and report writing skills in PowerBI and other business intelligence tools.
• Effective data management and visualisation skills enabling the construction of a compelling story tailored to a variety of audiences, including line manager and senior executive.
• Experience with the Defence desktop environment and associated applications including the ROMAN financial management tool.
• Highly experienced in using MS Excel, PowerApps and Microsoft Forms, which are all necessary for the creation of visually and verbally engaging reports for stakeholders.
• Experience in report creation, modelling and trend forecasting including financial reporting.
• Strongly skilled in statistical and financial modelling, including project accounting and cost estimation.
• Knowledge of Project and Program Management methodologies, including MSP, Prince2 and Prince2Agile.

Highly Desirable:

• Bachelor's degree in a financial or data analysis related discipline.
• Experience supporting complex projects through the provision of data analysis.