Cognos Analytics Consultant

What you'll be doing : 

Cognos Development:

• Design, develop, test, and implement Cognos reports, dashboards, and frameworks to support business requirements

• Develop interactive and visually appealing dashboards using Cognos Analytics

Data Integration & Modelling:

• Design and develop data models using Cognos Framework Manager and Data Modules.

• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reports and dashboards.

Requirements Gathering & Collaboration:

• Work closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse reporting requirements.

• Collaborate with technical and business users.

What we're looking for : 

Essential Technical Skills: 

• Proficient in IBM Cognos Analytics 12 (Report Studio, Dashboarding, Framework Manager). 

• Strong understanding of relational and dimensional data modelling

• Strong SQL Server skills

Desirable Technical Skills:

• Ideally has DataStage skills, but familiarity with ETL tools and processes (e.g., Informatica, BODI, SSIS, Talend etc) is highly desirable.

• Experience with data integration and ETL workflows to support BI reporting.

Non-Technical Skills & Experience

• Self-starter that can ‘hit the ground running’ and deliver from day one.

• Ability to work independently with low supervision.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication skills to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

• Experience working with Government agencies.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary

• Work remotely

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave

• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice

• Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more

• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

• You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com