Public Sector Decision Analytics Lead

Ernst & Young AE; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Parthenon seeks a Decision Analytics Manager to lead hands-on data science and operations research engagements for government and public sector clients across the GCC. You will translate complex questions into actionable analyses, build predictive and optimization models, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver executive-ready insights and dashboards.

You will shape proposals, ensure governance, and drive adoption of analytics solutions while managing risk, budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in data science, operational research, decision science, analytics or quantitative consulting.
• Degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, mathematics, OR, data science, CS, engineering or economics.
• Experience leading advanced analytics, optimization or simulation workstreams for government/public sector clients.
• Experience validating models and communicating accuracy, uncertainty, assumptions and limitations.
• Experience translating outputs into stakeholder-ready decisions and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics workstreams that help government and public sector entities make better decisions.
• Translate questions into hypotheses, methods and measurable outcomes.
• Develop predictive, forecasting, optimization or simulation models.
• Provide technical leadership and manage multidisciplinary teams including reviews and governance.
• Develop reusable methods, templates and accelerators; convert solutions into repeatable offerings.

Skills

Data science

Operational research

Python

R

SQL

Machine learning

Forecasting

Optimization

Simulation

Scenario analysis

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Professional certification

Tools

APIs

Automated testing

Model deployment

Job description

EY Parthenon seeks a Decision Analytics Manager to lead hands-on data science and operations research engagements for government and public sector clients across the GCC. You will translate complex questions into actionable analyses, build predictive and optimization models, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver executive-ready insights and dashboards.

You will shape proposals, ensure governance, and drive adoption of analytics solutions while managing risk, budgets and timelines.