Operational Researcher: Real-Time Policy Insight Leader

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) seeks analysts to work flexibly within multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams across policy, operational and analytical groups to develop the organisation's evidence base and provide analysis that supports key decisions underpinning policies and projects.

Our Analytical Community (AC) has over 900 analysts across Economists, Operational Researchers, Social Researchers, Statisticians, Data Scientists and Data Analysts.

Qualifications

• Proven analytical experience applying tools and techniques to solve complex problems.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly with context and caveats.
• Proven ownership of complex analytics projects and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional tools and techniques to solve complex problems and ensure QA of analysis.
• Communicate findings with context, caveats and limitations to maximise impact.
• Lead and own complex analytics projects, engaging stakeholders and balancing priorities.

Skills

Analytical methods

Findings communication

Project leadership

Job description

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) seeks analysts to work flexibly within multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams across policy, operational and analytical groups to develop the organisation's evidence base and provide analysis that supports key decisions underpinning policies and projects.

Our Analytical Community (AC) has over 900 analysts across Economists, Operational Researchers, Social Researchers, Statisticians, Data Scientists and Data Analysts.