Data and Reporting Lead
// Role Summary
Join QinetiQ as a Data & Reporting Lead, a critical role ensuring successful contractual reporting and performance insights for a major defence customer programme at MoD Boscombe or Farnborough.
// Key Responsibilities
- Analyse financial and operational data to produce customer-facing reports.
- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards for management information.
- Monitor KPI and contract performance against agreed obligations.
- Provide meaningful insights to support QinetiQ and customer decision-making.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
// Role Specification
About QinetiQ
At QinetiQ, we are shaping the future by creating cutting-edge defence technology and groundbreaking innovations to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Data & Reporting Lead at our MoD Boscombe or Farnborough site and collaborate with brilliant minds on advanced technology.
The Role
As a Data & Reporting Lead, you will be instrumental in the successful delivery of contractual reporting, performance insights, and management information for a major customer programme. You will analyze financial and operational data, produce customer-facing reports, develop Power BI dashboards, and provide insights that drive decision-making for both QinetiQ and our customers. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure accurate measurement, reporting, and continuous improvement of contract performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Producing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the customer.
- Monitoring KPI and contract performance against agreed obligations.
- Developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and management information reporting.
- Analysing financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Supporting quantitative cost and schedule risk assessments.
- Presenting reporting outputs and insights to internal and external stakeholders.
Essential Experience
- Experience producing management information, performance reporting, or customer-facing reports.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
- Experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI.
- Experience working with stakeholders to communicate complex information clearly.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify anomalies, errors, and reporting risks.
Essential Qualifications
- Demonstrable professional experience in data analysis, reporting, management information, or financial analysis.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities.
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates with the required experience and a willingness to learn, regardless of background or education.
Location and Hours
This role is 37 hours per week, based at our Boscombe or Farnborough site, with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.
About Boscombe Down
MOD Boscombe Down is a unique site featuring the UK's longest military runway, focusing on testing, evaluation, and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. It plays a vital role in UK aviation defence by contributing to the development, testing, and airworthiness of military aircraft.
About Farnborough
Our Farnborough site is a hub of creativity and innovation, featuring a state-of-the-art facility with high-energy laser technologies, a unique 5m pressurised wind tunnel, and large research and development projects. Join our talented teams to provide future defences for the UK.
Security Clearance
Applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
Our Recruitment Process
QinetiQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact internal_recruitment@qinetiq.com.
Many QinetiQ roles require national security vetting. Applicants holding appropriate vetting may be able to transfer it. Nationality or previous nationalities may affect employment in some roles due to additional restrictions.
Why Join QinetiQ?
Join QinetiQ during an exciting period of growth and innovation. We thrive on tackling complex challenges and fostering a collaborative environment where diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences drive success. Discover new ways of solving problems in an inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued, and realize your full potential. Visit our website to learn more about our culture: www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
- Generous holiday allowance with options to purchase additional days.
- Options for Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance.
- Employee discount portal offering discounts on Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and more.
- Support for the Armed Forces community, honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
- Volunteering opportunities with charities and local communities.