Operational Researcher — Real-Time Policy Analysis

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking analysts to join cross-disciplinary teams across policy, operations and wider analytical groups. Analysts will contribute to the evidence base and support decisions underpinning departmental policies and projects.

We offer flexible working within a large, mission-driven organisation with strong training, progression opportunities and exposure to high-impact government analysis used by ministers and senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Proven analytical experience applying professional tools and techniques to solve complex problems and ensuring appropriate quality assurance of analysis.
• Proven experience of using and communicating analytical findings, context, caveats and limitations clearly and effectively to maximise the value and impact of analysis in decision making.
• Proven experience of proactive ownership and leading complex analytical projects, proactively engaging and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and balancing competing priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Analytical experience

Communication of findings

Project leadership

Job description

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking analysts to join cross-disciplinary teams across policy, operations and wider analytical groups. Analysts will contribute to the evidence base and support decisions underpinning departmental policies and projects.

We offer flexible working within a large, mission-driven organisation with strong training, progression opportunities and exposure to high-impact government analysis used by ministers and senior leaders.