Summary: The Business Analyst – Data Science role involves uncovering and defining key business requirements through in-depth data analysis to enhance business efficiency. The analyst will produce a comprehensive report on prioritized requirements, facilitating the development of targeted solutions by data scientists. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement and effective communication of findings in a 'show & tell' format. This contract role is hybrid, based in Southampton/Hampshire, with a project duration of four months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage stakeholders to document business needs in high-priority areas via interviews and workshops.
• Assess existing and potential data sources for quality, accessibility, and relevance.
• Conduct feasibility studies for proposed solutions, documenting business impact and efficiency gains.
• Define outputs aligned with business goals, including database structures, reports, and dashboards.
• Set acceptable accuracy levels and ensure data security compliance.
• Produce a comprehensive report for data scientists, with all artifacts presented in a ‘show & tell’ Q&A format.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor’s in Data Science, Business Analytics, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Proven background in technical business analysis and data science concepts.
• Knowledge of data analysis, visualization tools, and data security.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Salary (Rate): 500

City: Southampton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT