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Contract Data Scientist - eDV Cleared

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DATA SCIENTIST – E-DV CLEARED – NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY FOR A DATA SCIENTIST IN LONDON WITH ENHANCED DV CLEARANCE
Job Highlights

  • New contract opportunity with a leading consultancy for a Data Scientist
  • London based, 3-4 days on site
  • Enhanced DV Clearance required to start
  • 12 month rolling contract
  • Daily rate up to £850
  • To apply, email:

About

We’re seeking an experienced Data Scientist with enhanced Developed Vetting (DV) clearance to join a leading consultancy supporting mission‑critical UK Government projects. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role within a secure environment, where your analytical expertise will directly contribute to national operational outcomes.


The Role

As a Data Scientist, you’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to extract insight from complex, high‑volume datasets. You’ll design and implement advanced analytical and machine learning models, develop robust data pipelines, and deliver actionable intelligence to inform decision‑making at the highest levels. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical skills to highly operational challenges in a fast‑paced, secure setting. You’ll work closely with engineers, analysts, and mission specialists to ensure data‑driven outcomes that make a tangible difference.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform data wrangling, cleaning, transformation, and preparation of large, complex datasets
  • Develop and deploy machine learning models to solve real‑world operational problems
  • Write clean, maintainable Python code for data analysis, automation, and modelling
  • Collaborate with engineers and analysts to integrate models into production systems
  • Present findings and insights to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
  • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of analytical tooling and processes

Skills & Experience

  • Current enhanced DV clearance (mandatory)
  • Proven experience in a data science or machine learning role
  • Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with key data libraries (e.g. pandas, NumPy, scikit‑learn)
  • Experience with data wrangling, feature engineering, and model optimisation
  • Understanding of data pipelines, APIs, and production deployment workflows
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

Why Apply?

  • Work on mission‑critical UK Government projects with real‑world impact
  • Join a leading consultancy known for innovation and technical excellence
  • Long‑term engagement with competitive day rate and secure on‑site environment

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