Location: Remote with adhoc visits to UK based site (Bristol, Luton, Southampton, Edinburgh, Basildon) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £75ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our defence client is looking for a Principal Data Analyst to support PLM reporting and data analytics across Teamcenter and Enovia platforms. This is a six-month contract opportunity, primarily remote, with occasional visits to offices in Edinburgh, Basildon, Luton or Southampton. Key Responsibilities: Work with business stakeholders to understand, document and prioritise reporting requirements Develop wireframes and other representations to support requirements gathering and report design Identify appropriate data sources and define effective approaches for delivering reporting solutions Perform data transformation, modelling and analysis to meet business reporting needs Validate data accuracy and completeness using appropriate quality control and testing techniques Develop clear, meaningful reports and dashboards using Teamcenter Reporting, TCRA and other relevant tools Collaborate with the PLM product team, Data and Analytics colleagues and vendor representatives to resolve issues and improve reporting capability Capture continuous improvement opportunities and contribute to the prioritisation of reporting enhancements Essential Skills and Experience: Experience in data analysis, PLM administration or a closely related discipline Strong knowledge of Teamcenter and PLM platforms, with exposure to Enovia desirable Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts Understanding of data modelling, data governance and master data management Experience translating user requirements into practical reports and dashboards Ability to conduct data validation, testing and quality assurance Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to collaborate effectively through remote working, screen sharing and technical troubleshooting Desirable Skills: Experience developing reports within Teamcenter Reporting Knowledge of the Teamcenter Reporting and Analytics Module (TCRA) Understanding of product structures, engineering change processes and product configuration management Awareness of integrations between PLM, ERP and MES systems This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Data Analyst or PLM Data Functional Analyst to contribute to data-driven improvements across a complex Defence and Security environment. Apply now to be considered for this contract opportunity