Economist

HighPoint; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Defence sector is seeking an Economic Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on joint industry and government projects, focusing on data analysis and reporting. You will engage with various stakeholders, utilizing your analytical skills to provide insights into economic data. The position allows for a hybrid working model, providing flexibility while contributing to impactful projects. If you are a UK citizen with a passion for economics and data, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the Defence industry.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

9 day fortnight

Hybrid working

Extended remote working

Enhanced parental leave

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• UK citizenship required for Security Clearance.
• 2 years experience in an Economics related function.

Responsibilities

• Conduct retrospective analysis and reporting on historical economic data.
• Design and deliver surveys for the defence industry and government departments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Interpretation

Communication Skills

Project Management

Report Writing

Education

Economics Degree

Masters in Economics

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Survey Development Tools

Job description

Working for a leading provider of economic and capability data for the Defence industry, the position is varied and interesting. The role is ideal for someone with a desire to work on joint industry/government funded projects who thrives in a collaborative environment engaging with external economists in industry and government departments.

WFH 3 days per week. 9 Day fortnight.

Must live within 60-90 minute commute of Farnborough, Hampshire.

See below for comprehensive benefits.

All applicants must be British Citizens and dual nationality must be declared. This is a pre-requisite for reasons of National Security.

Economic Data Analyst Responsibilities:

• Retrospective analysis and reporting on historical data.
• Design and delivery of surveys to primes within the defence industry and Govt Depts.
• Support the management and development of the Joint Economic Data Hub.
• Focus on the production and development of the Annual Economic Report.
• Production of in-year case studies and reports focusing on emerging themes in the defence industry (domestic and international).
• Management of analysis projects supporting the company's Customer Work Plan.
• Utilise and exploit a range of toolsets for gathering data, specifically the development and distribution of surveys to member organisations.
• Provide stakeholders with informed and insightful briefing material which is easy to digest by audiences without an economic background.
• Analysis of drivers in defence-related academic research, and investment in Science and Technology.
• Support the development and implementation of new data gathering approaches - network with member companies to identify existing sources of data.
• Manage and support the rollout of new visualisation methods and technologies.
• Support the curation and evolution of the Shared Information Space.
• Challenge perceptions, ensure best practice and consistency of material.
• Ensure data protection is managed in accordance with policy and procedure.

Essential Personal Attributes For The Economic Data Analyst Role:

• A UK citizen in order to achieve the required Security Clearance (dual nationality must be declared for reasons of national security).
• Ability to work in Farnborough, Hampshire 2 Days (must be within sensible commute e.g., 1hr).
• Economics Degree or Masters and 24 months experience in an Economics related function.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present quantitative economic data using key economic theory and models with an interest in retrospective analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to critically appraise and summarise economic evidence.
• Strong desire to explore different forms of communication and different techniques for projecting messages.
• Strong desire to undertake research, data collection, and creative reporting of information.
• Sound experience of writing reports and briefings.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in checking numerical data.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in multi-stakeholder environments.

Economic Data Analyst Salary & Benefits:

• Bonus
• Pension
• Private health insurance
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• 9 day fortnight
• Hybrid working
• Extended remote working
• Enhanced parental leave
• 28 days annual leave
• Buy additional annual leave
• Long service additional annual leave.

Thank you for your application; however, due to the high volume of candidates applying, if you have not heard back from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.