Defence Data Science Business Analyst — Hybrid

Deloitte Careers and Employment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte UK seeks talented individuals to join its multidisciplinary Data Science and Machine Learning team, focusing on Defence and Security clients. You will help drive innovation and insight from data, applying structured data analysis, data science and AI to deliver actionable business outcomes in a security‑cleared environment.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities, deliver high‑quality projects using agile methods, and contribute to propositions, mentoring and

Qualifications

• Experience in identifying, analysing and validating data and data science requirements for products/services.
• Experience in conducting options analyses, feasibility assessments, impact assessments, and value estimations that contribute to business case development.
• Experience in identifying and comparing the best processes or delivery methods to deliver data and data science capabilities, including measuring and evaluating outcomes.
• Hands‑on experience of helping apply data science or machine learning in Defence/Security, wider public sector, or in academia.
• Strong communication skills, including preparing accessible, engaging and impactful reports and presentations and conveying complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex business problems with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Building productive relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Evidence of contribution to practice development, including developing new propositions, mentoring colleagues and supporting bid work

Responsibilities

• Research and develop innovative solutions that deliver real-world impact.
• Pioneer implementation of new techniques and technologies.
• Participate in all phases of the lifecycle from capturing user needs and developing prototypes to scaling and managing live services.
• Help apply data science, machine learning and AI techniques creatively to solve complex problems.
• Be responsible for the high-quality delivery of projects.
• Shape new propositions and support winning new projects.
• Support continual learning and development in the team.
• Develop deep understanding of the Defence and Security sector and the context for AI solutions and services to be successful

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Communication

Stakeholder management

Defence/Security context

Agile

Job description

Deloitte UK seeks talented individuals to join its multidisciplinary Data Science and Machine Learning team, focusing on Defence and Security clients. You will help drive innovation and insight from data, applying structured data analysis, data science and AI to deliver actionable business outcomes in a security‑cleared environment.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities, deliver high‑quality projects using agile methods, and contribute to propositions, mentoring and