Senior Data Scientist - Defence Analytics & Insights

Capita plc; Warminster; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Capita plc, as part of the OMNIA Training consortium, is recruiting a senior data scientist to help turn complex training and safety challenges into data-driven insights for the British Army. Hybrid role in Warminster, Security Clearance required, permanent, 37.5 hours.

You'll apply advanced analytics, build predictive models, and deliver dashboards, collaborating with engineers, military personnel and SMEs to support decision-making and governance.

Qualifications

• An appropriate qualification in data science, statistics, mathematics, operational research, computer science or another quantitatively focused discipline, and/or equivalent practical experience delivering data science solutions.
• Significant practical experience applying statistics and data science methods to complex, real-world problems, with evidence of independently selecting methods and translating findings into decisions or operational improvements.
• Proficiency in at least one data science programming language, such as Python or R, and strong working knowledge of SQL. Ability to write, test, review and document moderate-to-complex analytical code.
• Applied experience of the data science lifecycle: problem framing, data preparation, exploratory analysis, feature development, modelling, validation, communication and transition into use.
• Good understanding of a range of techniques, including statistical modelling and machine learning. Experience in at least two relevant areas, such as forecasting, anomaly detection, optimisation, simulation, natural language processing or causal inference and experimental analysis.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex training, safety and operational challenges into clear data science solutions that support decision-making.
• Gather, prepare and analyse data from multiple sources, ensuring quality, accuracy and reliability.
• Apply advanced analytical techniques, statistical modelling and machine learning to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Develop, test and improve predictive models, analytical tools and data products that deliver meaningful insights.
• Write maintainable code and analytical scripts using tools such as Python, R and SQL, following best practice standards.
• Create compelling reports, dashboards and visualisations, clearly communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with data engineers, digital teams, military personnel and subject matter experts to deliver scalable solutions.
• Act as a senior data science specialist, mentoring colleagues, championing data-driven decision making and ensuring robust governance, ethics and security standards are maintained.

Skills

Python

R

Data science

Statistics methods

Problem solving

Education

Data science degree or quantitative discipline

Tools

SQL

Job description

Capita plc, as part of the OMNIA Training consortium, is recruiting a senior data scientist to help turn complex training and safety challenges into data-driven insights for the British Army. Hybrid role in Warminster, Security Clearance required, permanent, 37.5 hours.

You'll apply advanced analytics, build predictive models, and deliver dashboards, collaborating with engineers, military personnel and SMEs to support decision-making and governance.