Lead Data Scientist – Analytics & Modelling for Defence

Babcock International; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Employee share scheme

Professional Fees paid

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for our Stoke Gifford, Bristol site. You will lead analytics and software development projects supporting critical defence programmes, using Python-based solutions to inform strategic decisions.

The role requires leadership of small teams, strong communication, and collaboration with stakeholders across the organisation. A relevant degree and SC clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computing, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Security Clearance: sole UK National able to achieve SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a high-performing team to deliver software development and analytics services aligned to programme requirements.
• Prioritise and coordinate analytics and software workloads, ensuring effective resource allocation and responsiveness to changing customer needs.
• Develop high-quality Python-based software, modelling and analytical solutions using best practice development methodologies.
• Design innovative optimisation, modelling and algorithmic capabilities that support strategic planning and executive decision making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and analytics teams to provide meaningful insights, data visualisation and robust analytical products.

Skills

Python

Leadership

Data analytics

Communication

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SQL

Git

Job description

Babcock International is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for our Stoke Gifford, Bristol site. You will lead analytics and software development projects supporting critical defence programmes, using Python-based solutions to inform strategic decisions.

The role requires leadership of small teams, strong communication, and collaboration with stakeholders across the organisation. A relevant degree and SC clearance are essential.