Senior Statistical Data Scientist

The Office for National Statistics; Titchfield; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Office for National Statistics in the UK seeks a Senior Statistical Data Scientist based in Titchfield. You will oversee elements of statistical production, research, and data science projects, ensuring reproducibility and transparent collaboration across the team.

You will apply advanced statistical methods to policy-relevant analysis, respond to data issues, lead technical papers for the ONS website and peer journals, and engage with government departments, charities, and academia to share

Formación

• Experience with a range of data science and statistical techniques.
• Strong programming skills in R and/or Python with version control.
• Experience delivering complex projects and prioritising tasks.
• Excellent communication with specialists and non-specialists.
• Ability to develop others and share knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Be responsible for multiple aspects of statistical production/research or data science analytical projects.
• Ensure analytical reproducibility, transparency and collaboration across the team.
• Support the team in areas such as transformation and technical projects, taking the lead on delegated projects when required.
• Apply advanced statistical and data science techniques to develop policy relevant analysis and/or improvements to current analytical methods.
• Ability to respond to problems in datasets, data processes, data products and services as they occur.
• Lead the development of technical and research papers and publications on the ONS website and for submission to peer reviewed journals.
• Engage with stakeholders in ONS, other government departments, charities and academia to understand requirements, present results, advise on best-practice methodologies, and promote the work of the team.
• Contribute to the development of funding bids to support new projects.
• Potential for line management and/or matrix management of one or more analyst

Conocimientos

Data science techniques

Programming in R/Python

Version control

RAP principles

Project delivery management

Communication skills

Mentoring / knowledge sharing

Educación

First- or second-class honours degree in a numerate subject

Higher degree (MSc/PhD) in statistics/data science/related

Descripción del empleo

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Senior Statistical Data Scientist

Organisation The Office for National Statistics

Location: Titchfield, UK

Application Deadline: 15 days remaining

• Be responsible for multiple aspects of statistical production/research or data science analytical projects
• Ensure analytical reproducibility, transparency and collaboration across the team
• Support the team in areas such as transformation and technical projects, taking the lead on delegated projects when required
• Apply advanced statistical and data science techniques to develop policy relevant analysis and/or improvements to current analytical methods
• Ability to respond to problems in datasets, data processes, data products and services as they occur
• Lead the development of technical and research papers and publications on the ONS website and for submission to peer reviewed journals
• Engage with stakeholders in ONS, other government departments, charities and academia to understand requirements, present results, advise on best-practice methodologies, and promote the work of the team
• Contribute to the development of funding bids to support new projects
• Potential for line management and/or matrix management of one or more analyst

Person specification

• Experience of using a range of data science and statistical techniques including knowledge of the assumptions, strengths, and limitations.
• Strong programming skills (ideally in R and/or Python) for the preparation and analysis of large datasets with experience implementing best practice, including version control and knowledge of RAP principles.
• Experience of managing the delivery of complex projects, prioritising tasks in line with organisational objectives.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex analysis to both specialists and non-specialists, and contribute effectively to discussions with senior officials and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop others and share knowledge.

Qualifications

There are two eligibility routes for applicants:

Qualifications Route

To apply you should have:

• a first- or second-class honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a numerate subject containing taught statistical content (e.g. Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Psychology, Geography,).

OR

• a higher degree, for example MSc or PhD, in a subject containing formal statistical training (e.g. Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Psychology, Geography).

Experience route

Alternatively You Could Apply If You

• have worked in a statistical or data science field and are able to demonstrate Continuous Professional Development (via a logbook) covering a minimum of three years. You will need to evidence how you applied statistics or data science at the same level as a foundation degree or HND (level five) and demonstrates the expected skills as outlined in the GSG Competency framework.

Behaviours

• Working Together
• Changing and Improving
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

• Programming and Computing
• Data Analysis
• Acquiring Data and Understanding Customer Needs
• Presenting and Disseminating Data Effectively