Advanced Data Analytics

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PA Consulting is a global firm that combines analytical thinking and breakthrough technologies to accelerate innovation for clients across many industries. We have over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists working worldwide in the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future and embrace diversity and authenticity in the workplace.

We are seeking an experienced Data Science consultant to join our Digital & Data community. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, mathematical modelling, and machine learning, with a focus on using advanced analytics techniques to support data‑centric decision‑making in both public and private sector organisations.

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• Work to agile best practices and collaborate cross‑functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
  
• Use technical skills to problem‑solve with clients and contribute to internal projects.
  
• Participate in in‑person white‑boarding sessions and use asynchronous communication tools such as Teams.
  
• Engage in hybrid working, spending a minimum of two days per week in the office or on client site, with flexibility to work up to five days a week on client assignments.
  
• Utilise a range of tools and technologies tailored to the task, such as Databricks, Python, PySpark, R, Excel, Palantir Foundry, and Power BI.
  

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• A degree, Master’s or PhD from a leading university in data science, mathematics, operational research, physics, or statistics.
  
• Experience designing and developing models and conducting evidence‑based analysis to support decision‑making.
  
• Ability to translate business needs into analytical approaches and communicate findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  
• Experience across the full analytics and modelling lifecycle – problem formulation, exploratory data analysis, model design, building, testing, and handover.
  
• Proficiency with tools such as Python, SQL, Excel and data visualisation solutions.
  
• Experience delivering solutions in specialisms such as advanced analytics & data science, algorithm design, operational research, data engineering, big data and cloud platforms, or dashboard development.
  
• A genuine affinity for problem‑solving and an inquisitive mindset.
  

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• Excellent stakeholder management, project management and communication skills.
  
• Experience providing consulting and advisory services to stakeholders.
  
• Knowledge of the software or product development lifecycle for analytical solutions.
  
• Experience in client presentations and developing data‑ and behavioural‑science propositions.
  

Some UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance. All PA employees must undergo background checks and achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some UK roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting; applicants must have at least five years of continuous residency in the UK.

Please apply only if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past five years). If you are unsure about your eligibility, review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting before applying.

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• Initial call with a PA Tech Recruiter to discuss your application, the role, and PA.
  
• Round 1: Competency or technical interview (60 minutes).
  
• Round 2: Competency or technical interview, whichever was not done in Round 1 (60 minutes).
  
• Final round: Meeting with a PA leader – mini case study and discussion around client‑centricity (60 minutes).
  

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• Health and lifestyle perks, private healthcare for you and your family.
  
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the option to buy five additional days.
  
• Generous company pension scheme.
  
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives.
  
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
  
• PA share ownership.
  
• Tax‑efficient benefits (cycle‑to‑work, give‑as‑you‑earn).
  

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

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