Data Specialist (Active SC & NPPV3 Required) at Sanderson Government and Defence, Multiple Locations, £500-£520 per day

Location: London (3 days per week onsite)
Rate: Up to £520 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract Length: 3 months initial (likely extensions)
Clearance: Active SC and NPPV3 (essential - must be valid and transferable)

We are seeking an experienced Data Specialist to join a high-profile programme within a secure, government-aligned environment. This role requires strong technical capability across data modelling, reporting, and Power Platform solutions, alongside active security clearance (SC + NPPV3).

You will play a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making, building scalable data models, and delivering high-quality dashboards and insights to stakeholders.

• Design and develop robust data models to support reporting and analytics requirements
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports, ensuring high performance and usability
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective data solutions
• Develop and leverage Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate) where required
• Ensure data quality, governance and consistency across multiple data sources
• Collaborate with technical and business teams in an Agile delivery environment

• Strong experience with Power BI (data modelling, DAX, visualisation)
• Proven expertise in data modelling and data architecture
• Experience across the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate desirable)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering skills
• Experience working in secure or government environments
• Agile delivery experience

• Active SC Clearance (non-expired)
• Active NPPV3 Clearance (mandatory)
• Ability to attend London office 3 days per week

• Competitive day rate (Outside IR35)
• Opportunity to work on a critical, high-impact programme
• Strong likelihood of contract extensions
• Collaborative, delivery-focused environment

If you meet the clearance requirements and have the relevant experience, please apply with your latest CV.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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