Principal Data Analyst at Luton, Bedfordshire

Job Title: TCU Data Functional Analyst

Location: Remote

Hourly rate: £75.00 per hour

Contract: 1/10/26 to 31/3/27

Hours: 37 hours per week

GI Group are recruiting for a TCU Data Functional Analyst for our defence contractor client. This is a contract role focused on developing and deploying high-quality reporting solutions across PLM platforms (e.g. Teamcenter, Enovia) and third-party reporting tools (e.g. TcRA/TCRA). You'll work within an established PLM product team, supported by Data & Analytics, to deliver accurate, user-friendly reports that help stakeholders make informed decisions.

The role is primarily remote, with occasional travel to Edinburgh, Basildon, Luton or Southampton.

Key responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to understand, document and refine reporting requirements.
• Produce wireframes and translate business needs into clear reporting outputs.
• Identify required data sources and define the best approach for report delivery.
• Perform data transformation and analysis, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Build reports/dashboards in TCRA and native Teamcenter reporting.
• Define and execute testing to ensure reports are accurate, complete and usable.
• Capture continuous improvement ideas and support prioritisation into the backlog.
• Collaborate with the wider PLM team and vendor representatives to resolve issues and support delivery.

Required skills & experience

• 3+ years' experience in data analysis, PLM administration, or a related area.
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of relational databases.
• Experience in data modelling, governance and master data management.
• Proven ability translating user requirements into reports and dashboards.
• Comfortable working remotely, including screen sharing for troubleshooting.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong stakeholder engagement.

Desirable skills & experience

• Proven experience developing reports within Teamcenter Reporting.
• Hands-on experience with Teamcenter Reporting & Analytics (TCRA).
• Knowledge of product structures, engineering change and configuration management.
• Understanding of integrations such as PLM / ERP / MES.

Hiring Contact: Joanne Smith

Agency: GI Group Recruitment Ltd

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