Digital Portfolio Analyst – Reporting and Metrics


Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Salary:	£35,663 - £35,663
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swansea
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Can you turn data into meaningful insights that support better decision-making?

Do you enjoy analysing performance metrics through digital software and identifying opportunities for improvement?

Would you like to help shape the delivery of digital services through accurate reporting and portfolio insight?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

This is an exciting time to join the Digital, Information and Security Directorate within the Department for Transport as we restructure our directorate to ensure we are ready for future challenges, building a more sustainable, skilled and in-house capability.

Turn data into insight. Drive better decisions. Deliver real impact. Use digital software for reporting, metrics and analysis to provide the evidence and visibility leaders need to maximise the value of digital investment across the Department for Transport.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here

25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday

Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at Department for Transport Central - Department for Transport Careers and within the Government Digital and Data Profession.

As a Digital Portfolio Analyst, Reporting and Metrics, you will play an important role in helping the Department for Transport make informed decisions about its digital investments and services. Working within the Portfolio Management Hub, you will provide high-quality reporting, analysis and insight using digital software and tools that supports effective portfolio management and drives continuous improvement across the organisation.

You will collect, analyse and interpret data relating to portfolio performance, investment outcomes, resource demand and business value. Using a range of digital reporting software, tools and techniques, you will develop dashboards, reports and visualisations that provide clear and actionable insights for senior leaders and governance boards.

Working closely with project, product, finance and delivery teams, you will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of portfolio data, identify trends and risks, and support evidence-based decision-making. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting processes, governance practices and portfolio management tools, helping to strengthen the quality of information available across DIS.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and turning information into meaningful insight that supports the successful delivery of digital services and strategic outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

Collect, maintain, and analyse data via digital software on portfolio investment performance, delivery outcomes, and business value realisation.
Producing clear, accurate, and regular reports, dashboards, and visualisations using digital software and tools for senior stakeholders and governance boards.
Supporting tracking of benefits, ROI, and planned versus actual investment performance across service lines.
Maintaining portfolio metrics frameworks, ensuring data consistency and integrity across tracking tools and reporting systems.
Working with delivery, product, and finance teams to gather and validate data inputs relating to performance, capacity, and financial status.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

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