Data Scientist Ref. 2122

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Technology Roles
Central London
Permanent
Full Time
£42,328 - £68,265 depending on skills and experience
No
ROLE

Data Analysis plays an integral role in the modern Organisation’s operational delivery capability.  At the cutting edge of that capability are a cadre of data scientists; working alongside the wider analysis skills group, they provide specialist analysis skills and expertise.

ABOUT YOU

As a data science practitioner, you will have the opportunity to use your skills, as part of our wider data science cadre, to support teams within the Organisation.  You will be proficient in a range of data science tools and use your knowledge to develop analytical tools and techniques for both technical and non-technical audiences.  You will work closely with operational teams to identify the most complex analysis requirements, and work with them to identify, develop and implement innovative solutions.  

You will play a large part in capability development and innovation in data analysis, supporting the development of the wider analyst community through data science work.  You will develop a good understanding of new and existing analysis technology and methods across our partner agencies, industry and academia, and understand how the Organisation can utilise these to improve our analysis capability.  

Through these efforts, you will play a defining role in fully integrating data science and analysis as a standard component of the Organisation’s operational planning and implementation.  This is an exciting time to be part of a growing community of analytical expertise at the heart of the Organisation’s work to master data and you will be at the forefront of this effort.  





JOB REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

Above all, you will be passionate about using data science to deliver results for the Organisation. This will often involve leveraging difficult data in challenging environments in order to derive the required operational insights. It is the delivery of this value that will drive your work, rather than using the latest algorithm or gold-plated dataset.

To achieve this, you will have skills in the following areas (in line with HMG Data Scientist profile - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/data-scientist#data-scientist);
•    Applied maths, statistics, and scientific practices. You understand and can help teams apply a range of practices. You know how to develop deeper expertise on a narrower range of specialisms. You can start to apply emerging theory to practical situations.
•    Data engineering and manipulation. You can work with data engineers to map, produce, transform and test new data feeds for data owners and consumers, selecting the most appropriate tools and technologies. You can lead ad hoc data exploration in a wide variety of data serialisation and storage formats, from across the business, for consumers.
•    Data science innovation. You proactively explore areas of innovation in both government and industry. You can identify the business value for innovation within your organisation.
•    Developing data science capability. You promote and monitor continuous professional development within your organisation. You know how to develop knowledge of cutting-edge techniques and share this knowledge. You can develop and support data science capability across the organisation.
•    Domain expertise. You can create data science products that are proportionate to the business benefit and achieve significant impact. You know how to present analysis and visualisations in clear ways to communicate complex messages. You can develop data science communication skills within your team. You support the evolution of data governance and take responsibility for applying the data science ethical framework in your business area.
•    Programming and build (data science). Designs, codes, tests, corrects and documents moderate to complex programs and scripts from agreed specifications and subsequent iterations, using agreed standards and tools. Collaborates with others to review specifications where appropriate.
•    Understanding analysis across the product life cycle (data science). You understand and can help teams apply a range of techniques to analyse data and provide insight. You are proactive and can present compelling findings that inform wider decisions. You are starting to apply innovative approaches to resolve problems.


ABOUT SIS

SIS exists to collect secret foreign intelligence that helps protect the UK’s security and prosperity.  This intelligence is gathered all over the world and reported to the Government - informing policies that counter threats to this country including weapons proliferation, terrorism, cyber-attack and regional instability.  We offer flexible working including part-time/compressed hours, shared parental and adoption leave, an interest-free season ticket loan and 25 days paid annual leave.  We are everyday people doing extraordinary work, and despite popular belief, we recruit people just like you.

To join us you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality and be aged 18 or over at the time you join, so you can apply within 6 months of your 18th birthday.

Please do not discuss your application with anyone other than your partner or a close family member, who must also have British nationality. They should also be made aware of the importance of discretion.

This Program / Vacancy is closed to applications.