Data Scientist - SC Cleared
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £500.0 to £550.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £550 inside IR35 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, London, SW15 1LB |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4778297_1773157887 |
Summary
Your new company
One of the most influential Central Government Organisations in the current economic climate
Your new role
Data Scientist - SC Cleared - SQL, Python & R
What you'll need to succeed
My client is looking for an Analytical Data Scientist, leading/working alongside a team of data scientists to deliver key outputs for commissioned projects (use cases).
You will also support the development of GSCIP through developing tools, data visualisations, and data available for analysis.
You will have the opportunity to work on bespoke data science projects to improve understanding and interpretation of the data, and enhance use case delivery capability.
This role can only be offered to candidates with Active and Existing SC or DV Clearance.
Essential Criteria:
- Experience of delivering high-quality coding projects that make use of at least two of: SQL, Python & R
- Experience of engaging with stakeholders across government to scope and deliver impactful analysis
- Experience of leading teams through complex data science projects - a track record of delivering complex data science projects on time to meet user needs, and overcoming any challenges
- A demonstrable commitment to developing your knowledge and expertise
- Significant technical data science knowledge
Desirable Criteria:
- Understanding of supply chain data sources
- Experience with Pyspark/Spark SQL
- Experience delivering interactive visualisations in Python and SQL
- Graph data experience, including with graph query languages and knowledge graphs
- Experience working on technical commercial procurements
This is a hybrid role at 40% and Monday is a mandatory team day. Successful candidates will join the role asap and interviews are to commence 16/3/26 onwards.
What you'll get in return
This is an excellent role to join the GSCI Programme as an experienced Data Scientist, ensuring existing delivery and data standards are maintained and services scaled up!
What you need to do now
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