Data Scientist

Babcock International; United States; Remote; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP and annual health check

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists leave

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day volunteering

Zusammenfassung

Babcock International is seeking a Data Scientist to apply AI, ML, forecasting and analytics across defence transformation challenges. You will work remotely with regular visits to our UK sites, turning telematics and operational data into business insights that support readiness and availability.

The role requires a degree in a data-related field and the ability to achieve Security Check clearance. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and clear communication of results are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Proficient in Python and SQL with ability to analyse large datasets.
• Strong background in machine learning, forecasting and statistical analysis.
• Experience delivering data-driven solutions that improve operations or business performance.
• Ability to communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams in engineering, logistics, defence, or asset-intensive environments.

Aufgaben

• Build predictive models for maintenance optimisation and asset management decisions.
• Develop ML and forecasting solutions to improve equipment availability and readiness.
• Transform complex operational data into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, digital and operations teams to solve business challenges with data science.
• Present findings and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Python

SQL

Data science tools

Machine learning

Forecasting

Ausbildung

Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Operational Research, Mathematics, Statistics

Jobbeschreibung

As a Data Scientist, you'll play a pivotal role in one of the UK's most ambitious defence transformation programme. This is not a traditional data science role focused solely on reporting and analysis. You'll apply artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics and forecasting techniques to solve complex real-world challenges across asset management, maintenance optimisation, logistics and operational readiness. Your work will directly influence strategic decisions, improve equipment availability and support the development of innovative solutions that strengthen national defence capabilities. Day-to-day you'll be required to:

Responsibilities

• Build predictive models to support maintenance optimisation and asset management decision-making.
• Develop machine learning and forecasting solutions that improve equipment availability and operational readiness.
• Transform complex operational and telematics data into actionable business insights.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, digital and operational teams to solve business challenges through data science.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The role is remote, with fortnightly visits to our Andover site. The role is contracted to 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Experience & Skills

• Experience using Python, SQL and data science tools to analyse large datasets and deliver actionable insights.
• Strong background in machine learning, predictive modelling, forecasting and statistical analysis.
• Experience developing and implementing data-driven solutions that improve operational or business performance.
• Ability to communicate complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, ideally in engineering, logistics, defence, industrial or asset-intensive environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Operational Research, Mathematics, Statistics or a related analytical discipline.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Data Scientist, working remotely with fortnightly visits to our Andover site., We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 29,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity