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Northern Ireland Audit Office Data Scientist Job ref: DAT08/25 Job type: Contract Location: NIAO Salary: £46,229 to £48,418 (under review) Quantity of Posts Available: 1 Closing date: Thursday 29 May 2025 10:00 Job summary NIAO has a fixed term (12 months with a possibility of extension) opportunity available for a full-time Data Scientist .to cover a period of maternity leave (applications welcome for part-time hours minimum 30 hours per week, pro-rata salary). The role offers a salary of £46,229 to £48,418 per annum and a range of attractive benefits including hybrid working, generous annual leave entitlement, generous pension package, flexible working, free car parking, an on-site gym and an active sports and social calendar. Our Data Analytics Team help deliver the resources and tools that auditors use to question, explore, and communicate how public bodies are delivering their services across Northern Ireland. As part of the team, you will assist with delivering specific data analysis projects and tools that advance our implementation of modern digital audit techniques. You will report to the Senior Data Scientist who will assign a portfolio of work to you. This work will cover the development of analytics solutions to aspects of both financial audits and public reporting. Please refer to the Role Profile for more detail of key responsibilities and criteria. Essential criteria To undertake this post, you must have: Degree level qualification (QCF Level 6) or equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics and/or Operational Research, or a related discipline e.g. Computer Science; Experience in applying analytics and/or data science techniques; Experience in the programming language R. Applicants must either: Possess a full UK driving licence (or equivalent) and have access to a car OR have access to a form of transport that will enable you to meet the mobility needs of the post. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including background checks. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate in pre-employment checks that they have the Right To Work in the UK. NIAO is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds

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