Overview

Consultant, Data Science and Business Analyst, AI & Data, Defence & Security

We are seeking committed new talent to join our multidisciplinary Data Science and Machine Learning team, with a focus on our clients in the Defence and Security sector. Our goal is to work together with our clients to drive innovation and insight from their data, using cutting edge data, analytics, and AI techniques. Your primary responsibility is to make data valuable for our clients. This will involve working with key stakeholders to identify opportunities and requirements for data and AI projects, helping apply structured data analysis, data science, and machine learning techniques to enable actionable business insights, and promoting user adoption of the developed data tools and products.

We are clear that you will have responsibility for deliverables and client stakeholder relationships and will be delivering solutions for our clients using agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop innovative solutions that deliver real-world impact
• Pioneer implementation of new techniques and technologies
• Participate in all phases of the lifecycle from capturing user needs and developing prototypes to scaling and managing live services
• Help apply data science, machine learning and AI techniques creatively to solve complex problems
• Be responsible for the high-quality delivery of projects
• Shape new propositions and support winning new projects
• Support continual learning and development in the team
• Develop deep understanding of the Defence and Security sector and the context for AI solutions and services to be successful

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience in identifying, analysing, prioritising and validating business and user requirements for data and data science products and services
• Experience in conducting options analyses, feasibility assessments, impact assessments, and value estimations that contribute to business case development
• Experience in identifying and comparing the best processes or delivery methods to deliver data and data science capabilities, including measuring and evaluating outcomes
• Hands-on experience of helping apply data science or machine learning in Defence/Security, wider public sector, or in academia
• Strong communication skills, including preparing accessible, engaging and impactful reports and presentations and conveying complex issues to diverse audiences
• Ability to effectively communicate complex business problems with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Building productive relationships with colleagues and clients
• Evidence of contribution to practice development, including developing new propositions, mentoring colleagues and supporting bid work

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with limited direction to complete tasks and create defined deliverables linked to a project
• Understanding of how to apply data and data science techniques for data analysis
• An understanding of mathematics, statistics, and probability
• Knowledge of data visualisation tools and ability to create dashboards and reports
• Knowledge of the machine learning lifecycle, from prototyping state-of-the-art to scaling and managing for enterprise use
• Understanding of key considerations for Ethical and Responsible data and AI, and experience applying them

Security and Eligibility

All applicants must hold UK security clearance to Developed Vetting level.

Workplace and Culture

We are seeking candidates who can articulate the outcomes and value of their work. We offer hybrid working with locations in Bristol, London or Manchester.

Our Commitment to You

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it''s why we''re here. We work to create an environment where you can experience purpose, be yourself, and grow. We value wellbeing, inclusion, and development through world-class training and experiences.