Lead Data Insight Analyst

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Are you passionate about data and how it can be used to drive continuous improvement?

Have you got a natural curiosity and drive to research and expand your technical knowledge?

Do you have experience of using analytical tool-sets, such as Python, R, Excel and Power Bi?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for a G7 Lead Insight Analyst to lead on the development of the analytical and Data Insight work in the Aviation Security International Operations (ASIO) division. The ASIO unit lead on high profile work to implement and improve the transport sector’s aviation security regimes as well as working with international partners to raise global standards and build capability.

As the national security threats to aviation evolve, we are working across DfT to ensure that these issues are reflected in the Department’s work to ensure that we balance prosperity with security objectives.

The ideal candidate is passionate about how data can be used to drive improvements in senior decision making and unit performance. We are a new and forward-thinking team, looking to push the department forward in the analytical space and embed novel approaches to utilising our data assets: including text analytics, machine learning and other data science techniques.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Technical lead for the Analytics and Insight capability in ASIO.
• Lead ASIOs Analysis and advice relating to aviation security, identifying and addressing key trends for consideration.
• Leading the development of a range of core analytics products, ensuring outputs meet customer needs, embedding best practice across the unit. You will need to work with teams across DfT, ensuring data and guidance are being deployed and used consistently across the department and external network.
• Improve and modernise the team’s approach to the production of analytical products through leveraging appropriate tooling and implementing reproducible analytical pipelines.

For further information, please see the attached Role Profile