SC Cleared Data Scientist (Automation & Intelligence) - Remote - 6 months

JOB TYPE: CONTRACT

JOB ID: 46796

SALARY TYPE: DAILY

PER DAY PAY: From GBP £0.00 to GBP £0.00

Vacancies: 1

ADDED DATE: 27-03-2025

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Data Scientist (SC Cleared)

Location: Remote-working – Occasional visits to London office

Rate: £490.00pd (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 Scientist. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights to transform public services and policy-making processes.

As a Data Scientist in this innovative project, you'll have the chance to apply your expertise to complex challenges, working on cutting-edge solutions that have the potential to revolutionize government operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement advanced analytics models and machine learning algorithms to support the Automation and Innovation initiative.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for data-driven automation and process improvement.
• Design and maintain data pipelines to support ongoing analysis and model deployment.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover insights and inform decision-making processes.
• Create compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of data governance frameworks, ensuring ethical and secure handling of sensitive information.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in data science, proposing innovative applications within the government context.

Project Expansion Opportunities:

• Participate in shaping the direction of the Automation and Innovation project, with the potential to significantly impact government-wide digital transformation efforts.
• Explore and implement novel data science techniques to address unique challenges in public sector automation.
• Collaborate on inter-departmental projects, expanding the reach and impact of data-driven solutions across government functions.

Required Skills:

• Strong background in data science, with a degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, and experience with data science libraries and frameworks.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to translate complex data insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and a track record of delivering impactful data science 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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