Data Science Researcher

We are looking for a Data Science Researcher to join our growing Data Science & Advanced Analytics Team. Our vision is to be the number one provider for data and AI insight services in the public sector. We are passionate about making a difference for our clients through the use and adoption of advanced analytics and AI; empowering public sector workers with the solutions and insight to improve outcomes for the citizens they serve.  

Main Responsibilities: 

• Consulting with management and relevant stakeholders to define goals.
• Exploring innovative uses of data and artificial intelligence to address common public sector challenges, both with clients and independently.
• Supporting data science projects through research, user requirement gathering, report-writing, monitoring and evaluation, user training.
• Project management of concurrent Data Science projects using MS Dev Ops.
• Lead on project mobilisation activity, including information governance and data ethics requirements for each Data Science project.
• Lead stakeholder engagement activity, through facilitating workshops and leading interviews.
• Collaborating with co-workers and management to implement improvements.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of implemented strategies.

Requirements:

• Experience working either in a product / data science environment or within a relevant public sector department.
• Very strong written communication with flexibility to adapt style to the nature, length and complexity of the required document.
• Ability to build good relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience delivering presentations to a range of audiences, with the ability to adapt the messaging to match their level of comprehension.
• Demonstratable project management experience, and ability to work across several workstreams
• Ability to manage time appropriately to meet deadlines, through effective prioritisation and delegation where appropriate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Collaborative mindset.
• Proven aptitude and attitude towards learning new concepts.
• Experience using MS PowerPoint.
• An interest and broad understanding of public services.

You will be passionate about exploring novel ways data, Machine Learning and broader AI techniques can truly revolutionise the public sector. Read on if you are excited by our next generation of products and data initiatives.

How will you spend your days?

• Identifying, researching and co-designing data science solutions that provide deeper insight for the client.
• Exploring innovative uses of data and artificial intelligence to address common public sector challenges, both with clients and independently.
• Delivering and leading strategic elements of data science projects, working alongside data scientists.
• Lead on information governance and data ethics procedures during project mobilisation.
• Conduct market and competitor research.
• Identification and exploratory analysis of open datasets to enrich models or produce open source tooling.
• Horizon scanning and keeping the team up to date with advances in technologies and common public sector challenges where data science could help.
• Project management across concurrent projects
• Support business development activity, including client meetings, writing proposals, statements of work and completing bids.

• Work with stakeholders including Executives, Product, Data and Design teams.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to grow a pipeline of novel data science opportunities, bringing in your ideas and sharing knowledge.
• Produce briefing notes, reports and other written outputs relating to the research, data science solution and evaluation framework.
• Lead aspects of practice development and improvement to establish clear and effective processes for the Data Science team.
• Work with the wider Data Science team to build our brand – engaging in conferences, thought-leadership marketing pieces and podcasts.

• Supporting wider strategic consulting projects, for example an AI Strategy or Operating Model Design.

How will you stand out?

Qualifications for a Data Science Researcher

• Demonstrated experience or interest in public sector or consulting.
• Creativity and innovative thinking to address common problems in the public sector.
• Delivering high-quality content at pace. Translating complex technical solutions into tangible actions for stakeholders.
• An inquisitive mind and ability to learn on the job and through dedicated training time.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Building trust with clients.
• A good understanding of our clients’ markets and challenges
• A passion for achieving business transformation through data science and AI; the ability to energise and excite those you work with initiative; the ability to work flexibly in a team, working comfortably without direct supervision.
• Articulate and clear in communications to mixed audiences - in writing, through presentations and one to one
• Personal accountability - enthusiasm to develop your own projects and take ownership and bring in new ideas.
• Calm and adaptable in the face of ambiguity and in a fast-paced, quick-changing environment.
• You must be comfortable with the consulting lifestyle and be willing to travel.

What's in it for you?

At Agilisys Data & Decisions, we are passionate about people who are passionate about technology and digital disruption. We pride ourselves on our integrity towards our colleagues and our clients and strive to be the transformation and operating partner of choice to the public sector.

We are collaborative in the way we work, and our agile and fast paced environment poses many opportunities for exposure to new technologies and ways of working. As an Employee-Owned business, our people are our main asset, and everyone has a real say in the direction that the business is heading

In addition to salary, training and a wonderful office environment, we offer the following corporate benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance
• Being an Employee Owner as part of the Employee Benefit
• Trust, you can make a difference in the future of our organisation.
• Life Assurance
• Flexible working
• Access to exclusive discounts and offers with a variety of retail providers through Agilisys “Perks at Work” scheme.

Agilisys operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership.