Senior Data Analyst

Data Analyst / Data Scientist (SC Cleared) Location: Remote-working – Occasional visits to London office Rate: £500.00pd (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: SC Cleared (or eligibility to obtain SC clearance) Join an exciting new Automation and Innovation project within central Government as a Data Analyst / Data Scientist . This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking initiatives, harnessing data-driven insights to transform public services and policy-making processes. You’ll apply your analytical and technical expertise to complex challenges, developing innovative, data-led solutions that have the potential to revolutionise government operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth data analysis and develop advanced analytics models to uncover insights and inform decision-making.
• Implement statistical modelling, machine learning, and predictive analytics to support automation and innovation goals.
• Build and maintain data pipelines, dashboards, and visualisations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for data-driven automation and process improvement.
• Support the design and implementation of data quality checks, governance frameworks, and ethical data handling standards.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in data analysis and data science, proposing innovative applications within the government context.
• Contribute to the broader digital transformation of government functions through inter-departmental collaboration and solution sharing.

Required Skills

• Strong background in Data Analysis or Data Science, with a degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or similar.
• Proficiency in key analytical and data science tools such as SQL, Python, R, Excel , and visualisation software (e.g. Power BI, Tableau ).
• Experience with statistical modelling, machine learning , and predictive analytics techniques.
• Familiarity with data quality , data governance , and big data technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Spark) or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Excellent problem-solving ability and a proven track record of translating complex data insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences effectively.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and delivering impactful, data-driven outcomes.

Project Opportunities

• Shape the direction of the Automation and Innovation project and contribute to wider digital transformation efforts across Government.
• Explore novel data science and analytical approaches to address unique public sector challenges.
• Expand your impact across departments by developing scalable, data-driven solutions for process improvement and policy innovation.

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