Power BI Specialist
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Location
England
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£400 - £450 per day + Outside IR35
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Contact:
Oliver Tincknell
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Contact email:
o.tincknell@ioassociates.co.uk
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Job ref:
BBBH166627_1756736527
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Duration:
6 months
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Startdate:
22/09/2025
Overview
A client of ours are in search of an SC cleared Power BI Specialist to support data-driven decision-making for one of their defence accounts. This role is pivotal in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that enhance operational efficiency, strategic planning, and mission success.
🧠 Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports tailored to Defence operational needs
- Collaborate with stakeholders across intelligence, logistics, and command teams to understand data requirements
- Integrate data from secure sources including SQL Server, Excel, SharePoint, and bespoke Defence systems
- Ensure compliance with MOD data governance, security protocols, and reporting standards
- Optimise data models for performance and scalability in high-security environments
- Provide training and support to end-users, fostering a data-literate culture across the organisation
- Contribute to the development of data strategy and analytics capability within the Defence client
🛠️ Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience with Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Dataflows, Row-Level Security)
- Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, and visual storytelling
- Experience working in secure environments with classified or sensitive data
- Familiarity with MOD or Defence sector reporting frameworks and terminology
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to work independently under strict confidentiality and compliance standards
- Active SC clearance (used within the last 12 months)
- Experience working with Fabric
🎯 Desirable
- Experience with Azure Data Services, SQL Server, or other BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlik)
- Knowledge of Defence operations, logistics, or intelligence workflows
- Background in data science or advanced analytics (Python, R, ML models)
