Senior Statistical Data Scientist – Policy Analytics

DataScientistJobs; Titchfield; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Data science techniques

Programming in R/Python

Version control

RAP principles

Project delivery management

Communication skills

Mentoring / knowledge sharing

Formazione

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

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

Descrizione del lavoro

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