Advanced Data Analytics

PA Consulting; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

Tax-efficient benefits

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking an experienced Data Science consultant to join their Digital & Data team. The role will involve using advanced analytics techniques to support decision making in various sectors.

The consultant will work in a hybrid model, utilizing tools like Python and SQL, and will need a degree in a relevant field. Benefits include health care, 25 days annual leave, and a generous pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Degree, master's or PhD in data science or a related field.
• Experience with evidence-based decision making and model development.
• Ability to translate business needs into analytical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work using agile best practices with multiple teams.
• Provide analytical solutions to clients.
• Collaborate in both in-person and remote settings.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Python

SQL

Excel

Data visualization

Education

Degree in data science, mathematics, operational research, physics or statistics

Tools

Data Bricks

PySpark

R

Palantir Foundry

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Data Science consultant to join our Digital & Data team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, mathematical modelling and machine learning, with a focus on using advanced analytics techniques to support data‑centric decision making in both public and private sector organisations.

• Work using agile best practices and cross‑functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders. Use technical skills to problem‑solve with our clients and work on internal projects.
• Participate in in‑person whiteboard sessions to collaborate with teams, alongside asynchronous communication on Microsoft Teams.
• Hybrid working with the team on client site or in the office a minimum of two days per week. The actual time spent may vary, including up to five days per week on a client site.

We use a range of different tools and technologies depending on the specific task, including Data Bricks, Python, PySpark, R, Excel, Palantir Foundry and PowerBI.

Qualifications

Essential requirements

• A degree, master’s or PhD from a leading university in data science, mathematics, operational research, physics or statistics.
• Experience conducting analysis for evidence‑based decision making and developing models to support data‑centric decision making.
• Experience translating business needs into analytical approaches and solutions, and communicating findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience across the full analytics and modelling lifecycle – problem formulation, exploratory data analysis, model design, build, testing and handover.
• Experience working with common tools such as Python, SQL, Excel and data visualisation solutions for modelling and analysis.
• Experience delivering solutions involving one or more of the following specialisms: advanced analytics and data science, algorithm design, operational research models, data engineering, big data and cloud platforms, data visualisation or dashboard development.
• A genuine affinity for problem solving – an inquisitive mind who wants to solve challenging problems while working with colleagues.

Nice to have:

• Excellent stakeholder, project management and communication skills; experience providing consulting and advisory services.
• Experience in the software or product development lifecycle for analytical solutions, including management across discovery, development/prototype, rollout, implementation and managed service stages.
• Experience presenting to clients and developing data and behavioural science propositions.

Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance. All PA people must undergo background checks and achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Certain UK roles also require a minimum of five years of continuous residency in the UK. We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet these residency requirements.

Assessment Process

• Quick call with a Tech Recruiter – to discuss the application, role and PA.
• Round 1: Competency or technical interview (60 minutes).
• Round 2: Competency or technical interview, whichever was not completed in Round 1 (60 minutes).
• Final round: Meeting with a PA leader – mini case study and discussion of client‑centricity (60 minutes).

Benefits

• Health and lifestyle perks including private healthcare for you and your family.
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve), with the opportunity to buy five additional days.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• PA share ownership.
• Tax‑efficient benefits such as cycle‑to‑work and give‑as‑you‑earn.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions, without reference to age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief, veteran status or any other range of human difference. We welcome applications from under‑represented groups.