Senior Operational Researcher: Strategic Policy Analytics

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking analysts to work flexibly within multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams across policy, operational and analytical areas, to develop the department's evidence base and provide analysis that informs key decisions underpinning policy.

Embedded within teams, you will gain exposure to economists, statisticians and data scientists, with opportunities for development, training and progression across the analytical community.

Qualifications

• Proven analytical experience of applying relevant 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 skills

Communication of findings

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking analysts to work flexibly within multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams across policy, operational and analytical areas, to develop the department's evidence base and provide analysis that informs key decisions underpinning policy.

Embedded within teams, you will gain exposure to economists, statisticians and data scientists, with opportunities for development, training and progression across the analytical community.