Lead Data Scientist (SC Cleared)

Location: Remote-working – Occasional visits to London office

Rate: £650.00pd (Inside IR35)

Security Clearance: SC Cleared (or eligibility to obtain SC clearance)

Our central government customer is looking for an exceptional Lead Data Scientist to guide data-driven initiatives and deliver impactful solutions to complex challenges. You will lead a team of talented professionals, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and use advanced analytics to shape policies and improve public services. Your expertise will drive the integration of cutting-edge technologies, ensuring innovation at the forefront of government strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of data scientists and analysts.
• Define and implement data science strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead the development of machine learning models and advanced statistical techniques to support policy-making and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to understand their goals and translate them into actionable data projects.
• Oversee the design, deployment, and management of data pipelines and big data platforms.
• Develop data governance frameworks, ensuring ethical and secure handling of sensitive information.
• Identify emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance the organization's data science capabilities.
• Present key findings and recommendations through concise, impactful reports and visualizations for executive-level decision-makers.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience as a Data Scientist, with a proven track record in leadership roles.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, and familiarity with data science libraries and frameworks.
• Strong expertise in statistical modelling, predictive analytics, and machine learning.
• In-depth understanding of data architecture and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, AWS).
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
• Outstanding communication abilities to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in managing cross-departmental or large-scale projects.

If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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