Lead Data Scientist

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

If you are an experienced Data Scientist with strong technical skills, then this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of data science projects at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

About the CMA

We help people, businesses, and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. Our work is wide ranging, ambitious and often new and challenging.

The Data, Technology and Analytics (DaTA) unit is an established and growing team, providing large-scale data acquisition, engineering and analysis for the CMA�s biggest cases and market studies. The DaTA unit helps the CMA to stay ahead, with expertise in technology policy, behavioural economics, data science and data engineering.

We are fully committed to being a flexible, respectful and inclusive employer. It is a priority to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups.

You can read more about working at the CMA in our�

Job description

Joining an established team of data scientists and engineers, you will provide analytical support on CMA cases and develop tools to improve how the CMA operates. We build most of our tools ourselves, on top of open-source software, using our custom analysis platform built on the AWS infrastructure. Data scientists in our team have space to explore the use of new, cutting-edge techniques in data processing and machine learning, including large language models and generative AI.

Working on a variety of interesting cases and investigations, you will lead, support and design data science projects and tools and their solutions to support the functions of the CMA, as well as provide insights to staff across the organisation. You will identify where data science can best support the CMA, sourcing competition and consumer protection issues that CMA could address using data science methods.

You will also promote best development practices, including the development of high-quality Python code and identifying opportunities for standardisation and process improvement.

Person specification

It is essential that you can provide evidence and examples for each of the following selection criteria in your application. For tips on how to make the most your application, please have a look at our�.

Essential:�

A degree in a quantitative subject OR equivalent experience working in data science.Significant experience delivering data science projects as part of a team and experience of shaping and leading analytical projects.Strong knowledge of modern machine learning methods and tools, as well as data extraction and manipulation (knowledge of data engineering tools and techniques, such as cloud services and git version control is a plus).The ability to translate a problem statement into a data science proposal and then develop a solution.Substantial ability and experience of coding in Python and/or R. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to write reports for a non-technical audience and to present analysis in a straightforward and engaging way.Experience of working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, building excellent working relationships.

Desirable:

While a good understanding of competition and consumer issues would be a bonus, it is not essential and the CMA prides itself on ensuring that staff can grow and develop their skills.

The role is open to existing members of the Government Economic Service (GES), Government Operational Research Service (GORS), Government Statistical Group (GSG), Government Social Research (GSR) and Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) professions and you will have the opportunity to retain your badged status in this role.

It is not essential that you are a member of one of these professions as you will also be assessed against the Data Scientist capability framework as described in the Digital, Data and Technology profession.� You can learn more about this here:

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

LeadershipCommunicating and InfluencingWorking TogetherMaking Effective Decisions

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Data Scientist capability framework as described in the Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) profession.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �59,100, Competition & Markets Authority contributes �15,957 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

You�ll also get:�

25 days leave (increasing to 30 days over five years), plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for the King�s birthday. In addition, you�ll be able to access a wide range of other types of leave as and when you need it, including generous maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption options, as well as paid special leave for volunteeringSeason ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations and eye testsAccess to the Civil Service Sports & Leisure, giving discounted gym membership, high street discounts, free access to UK wide attractions and a free TastecardA range of wellbeing benefits, including an employee assistance programme, flexible working options and family friendly policies, regular networking events and professional learning opportunities at work

You can read more about our benefits in our�.

Our Values

We are Ambitious and Evidence-based, and always strive for�Excellence.​ We treat everyone with Respect and are Collaborative and�Inclusive.​

Everything we do is underpinned by the Civil Service values:�Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality and Objectivity.

You can read more about life at the CMA in our�.

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