Data Analytics Lead
First seen by Alion on Sep 11, 2026. Salt scores C on the Alion truth index.
This is a senior individual contributor role within a small and collaborative Data & Insights team. You’ll work across a range of firm-wide initiatives, combining hands-on data analysis with senior stakeholder engagement.
We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership and proactively identify where data can create value - rather than simply waiting for work to come to them.
What you’ll be doing Deliver commercial analytics, insights and recommendations across a range of business initiatives
Investigate datasets to identify trends, anomalies and previously unseen insights
Translate complex analysis into clear data stories that influence business decisions
Work closely with senior stakeholders, adapting your communication and approach to different audiences
Take ownership of analytical projects from initial discovery through to delivery and recommendation
Proactively identify business problems and opportunities where data can make a difference
Support a variety of initiatives across Amazon Connect, HubSpot CRM, Workday, SharePoint, Finance and Innovation
Troubleshoot reporting issues, data relationships, KPIs and underlying data problems
Partner with Data Engineers and leverage your understanding of data architecture and curated data layers
Contribute to data governance, quality and analytics best practice
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts and share knowledge across the team About you
You’ll be an experienced Data Analyst, Commercial Analyst, Business Analyst or Analytics professional who enjoys getting beneath the surface of the data.
You will ideally have: 5+ years’ experience in hands-on analytics, commercial analytics or a similar role
Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational data
Experience with Power BI and/or Qlik
Strong analytical and investigative problem-solving skills
Proven experience uncovering insights from complex or imperfect datasets
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to connect analysis to business outcomes
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders
The ability to translate complex “data speak” into clear and meaningful business language
End-to-end experience taking analytical problems from discovery through to actionable recommendations
An understanding of data architecture and how data moves through an organisation
A proactive, curious mindset and the ability to work autonomously
A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a small team Why this opportunity?
This is an opportunity to join a team where you’ll have genuine breadth and ownership. Rather than being purely focused on dashboards or reporting, you’ll be expected to interrogate data, ask challenging questions, uncover the story and influence what the business does with those insights.
You’ll work across multiple initiatives, engage directly with senior stakeholders and have the opportunity to make a tangible impact across the organisation.
If you’re someone who loves data, is naturally curious and enjoys finding the insight others may have missed, we’d love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or other tech jobs in Melbourne, contact Geraint Cooper on +61 438 275 551.
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