Description
Our prestigious client are currently looking for a proven Deputy Director of Advanced Analytics is to establish a new function which will lead on exploratory analysis with data within the division and to lead and manage a joint work-program across the business, with other public sector clients
As Deputy Director of Advanced Analytics you will:
Be Leading a team of 10/15 data scientists, economists/econometricians, statisticians and analysts, who's core focused are on bringing advanced techniques across a range of disciplines to bear on pressing policy questions relating to concentrations of risk and the drivers of transmission
Working closely with international, national, regional and sectoral teams to strengthen the analytic base underpinning assessment work
Establishing and maintaining, together with public health experts and behavioural scientists in the department, a long-term research program to enhance the ability to answer upcoming policy questions
Building a transparent library of code documenting analysis undertaken to provide an audit trail for it, allowing others (including in other organisations) to replicate and build on the work, and to allow for the routine outputs to be created from it on the build side of the department.
A very significant part of the role will comprise collaborating with key external stakeholders to establish a coherent overall work program on Covid risks and to lead on specific projects. This element will be as important as providing leadership within the department.
Contributing to the ongoing design and build of the department as it develops to Full Operating Capability.
Skills and experience
Experienced in working with complex data and information feeds within a relevant field (such as statistics, data science, biosecurity, health, or national security)
Familiarity leading a data analytics function
Experience managing relationships with senior external stakeholders and establishing effective collaborations.
Interviews will take place this week, so apply immediately or call Bangura Solutions to discuss this contract role further