Data Analyst

Data Analyst 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 Fully Remote - Must be eligible for SC Clearance We are looking for an experienced Data Analyst to join a data transformation programme focused on modernising and improving the end to end Breast Screening service in England. You will work as part of a small, specialist data team analysing complex datasets across multiple systems. Your work will directly support the design of future data structures, improve data quality, and help translate real-world data issues into clear, agreed business rules. This is a role for someone who enjoys digging into messy data, asking the right questions, and working closely with stakeholders to turn analysis into practical outcomes. What you will be doing • Defining and validating the structure and meaning of target datasets • Identifying, quantifying, and explaining data quality issues • Turning data anomalies into agreed business rules with clinical and operational stakeholders • Analysing duplicates, missing data, and inconsistencies and proposing resolution options • Mapping legacy data fields to target data dictionary definitions • Producing clear, decision-ready outputs including dashboards, issue summaries, and sign-off packs • Creating clear analytical documentation so work can be reviewed and repeated • Working closely with subject matter experts, screening teams, and trusts to confirm data meaning Essential experience • Strong experience assessing data completeness, validity, consistency, and uniqueness • Ability to define entities, relationships, and minimum viable datasets aligned to a target schema • Strong SQL skills for analysis, validation, and verification of transformation outputs • Experience producing dashboards and analytical outputs, including Power BI • Proven experience working with geospatial data, including spatial formats, coordinate reference systems, and spatial analysis workflows • Strong ability to interpret geographical context and translate local or regional insights into national-level outputs • Experience working with publicly available official datasets, particularly ONS open data What we are looking for • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships • A collaborative, team-first mindset • A proactive approach and the confidence to work with minimal supervision • A positive attitude and willingness to engage with ambiguity and change Nice to have • Knowledge of screening pathways, operational reporting, and common KPIs • Familiarity with data governance, data dictionaries, and controlled vocabularies Please note: candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance vetting due to access to sensitive systems and data.