Senior Data Scientist: Lead Python Analytics for Defence

Babcock International; Stoke Gifford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme

Digital GP access

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists in the armed forces 10-days

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Babcock International in the Bristol area seeks a Senior Data Scientist to lead innovative analytics and software development for the defence programme. You will guide modelling, optimisation and Python-based solutions to inform strategic decisions and will work with a small team of analysts and developers.

Key duties include coordinating workloads, delivering robust data products with Excel/Power BI, and collaborating across stakeholders while maintaining SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering analytical solutions using Python.
• Proven experience leading or managing small teams of data analysts and/or software developers.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and balancing changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for analysis and data visualisation; Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computing, Information Technology or a related discipline

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

Data science

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Data Science/CS/SE/Math/Physics/IT

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Babcock International in the Bristol area seeks a Senior Data Scientist to lead innovative analytics and software development for the defence programme. You will guide modelling, optimisation and Python-based solutions to inform strategic decisions and will work with a small team of analysts and developers.

Key duties include coordinating workloads, delivering robust data products with Excel/Power BI, and collaborating across stakeholders while maintaining SC clearance.