Senior Data Scientist: Defence Analytics & Impact (Hybrid)

Capita plc; Warminster; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Capita, on behalf of the Army’s ACTS, is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to translate data into actionable insights for defence training. You'll work with stakeholders to frame problems and deliver practical data solutions. This permanent role is 37.5 hours weekly, hybrid with 2–3 days in Warminster, and requires eligibility for UK Security Clearance at BPSS level.

Salary is not specified. You’ll build models, visualisations and analytics that guide decisions, communicating clearly to both

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience in data science, statistics or advanced analytics.
• Experience using Python, R, SQL and relevant analytical or machine learning techniques.
• A track record of translating analytical findings into actionable recommendations and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with stakeholders to understand problems, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities.
• Turn complex operational questions into practical data science solutions.
• Apply analytics, statistics and machine learning to generate meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Build models, analytical products and visualisations that support decision-making.
• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams while retaining the freedom to explore problems in depth.
• Operate confidently in environments where the answer is not always obvious.
• Champion evidence-based decision-making and help grow a culture of curiosity, learning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Data science experience

Python/R/SQL

Analytical translation

Job description

Capita, on behalf of the Army’s ACTS, is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to translate data into actionable insights for defence training. You'll work with stakeholders to frame problems and deliver practical data solutions. This permanent role is 37.5 hours weekly, hybrid with 2–3 days in Warminster, and requires eligibility for UK Security Clearance at BPSS level.

Salary is not specified. You’ll build models, visualisations and analytics that guide decisions, communicating clearly to both