Senior Data Analyst

Ministry of Justice UK

The Ministry of Justice UK is committed to improving security outcomes through data-driven insights. Their Security and Information Directorate oversees a wide range of duties, from personnel security to cyber protection, ensuring compliance and the safe handling of data. The Senior Data Analyst will work within a specialized team to deliver high-impact analytical evaluations, supporting the Ministry's security objectives.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Access and analyze key internal and external data sources to inform the Insider Risk Strategy.
• Collaborate with business units to understand risk data needs and fill analysis gaps.
• Establish and report on insider risk metrics to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure ethical data handling in compliance with data protection regulations.
• Work with Data Engineers to build data pipelines for risk analysis.
• Produce streamlined, automated reports alongside Data Scientists for advanced analytics and AI.
• Utilize advanced statistical software tools like Python and R for data analytics.
• Respond to urgent data requests and provide insights on security incidents.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Flexible work options, supporting diverse working patterns.
• Generous learning and career development opportunities.
• Exposure to innovative analytical tools and methodologies.
• Participation in a multiskilled, supportive team community.
• Opportunities to engage directly with frontline services.
• Comprehensive annual leave package with additional public holidays.
• Diverse pension scheme options.
• Access to employee networks and family-friendly policies, including parental leave.

This role requires you to have:

• Experience with SQL, R, and Python.
• Handling large, complex datasets for analytics.
• Advanced analytical and statistical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with sensitive data and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in Power BI for data visualization.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.

You would benefit from having:

• Certified Insider Threat Analyst certification.
• Experience in security analysis related to insider threats.
• Line management experience.
• Proficiency in automation principles for process management.

The Ministry of Justice values diversity and inclusion and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talent from all backgrounds, including veterans. Successful candidates will undergo Developed Vetting and need to meet certain residency requirements.