Economist

Farnborough
4 weeks ago
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Working for a leading provider of economic and capability data for the Defence industry the position is varied and interesting. The role is ideal for someone with a desire to work on joint industry/government funded projects who thrives in a collaborative environment engaging with external economist in industry and government departments.
WFH 3 days per week. 9 Day fortnight.
Must live within 60-90 minute commute of Farnborough, Hampshire.
See below for comprehensive benefits.
All applicants must be British Citizens and dual nationality must be declared. This is a pre-requisite for reasons of National Security).
Economist Responsibilities:

  • Retrospective analysis and reporting on historical data.
  • Design and delivery of surveys to primes within the defence industry and Govt Depts.
  • Support the management and development of the Joint Economic Data Hub
  • Focus on the production and development of the Annual Economic Report.
  • Production of in year case studies and reports focusing on emerging themes in the defence industry (domestic and international).
  • Management of analysis projects supporting company's Customer Work Plan
  • Utilise and exploit a range of toolsets for gathering data, specifically the development and distribution of surveys to member organisations.
  • Provide stakeholders with informed and insightful briefing material which is easy to digest by audiences without an economic background.
  • Analysis of drivers in defence-related academic research, and investment in Science and Technology
  • Support the development and implementation of a new data gathering approaches – network with member companies to identify existing sources of data.
  • Manage and support the rollout of new visualisation methods and technologies
  • Support the curation and evolution of the Shared Information Space
  • Challenge perceptions, ensure best practice and consistency of material.
  • Ensure data protection is managed in accordance with policy and procedure.
    Essential Personal Attributes for the Economist role:
  • A UK citizen in order to achieve the required Security Clearance (dual nationality must be declared for reasons of national security)
  • Ability to work in Farnborough, Hampshire 2 Days (must be within sensible commute eg 1hr).
  • Economics Degree or Masters and 24 months experience in an Economics related function
  • Ability to analyse, interpret and present quantitative economic data using key economic theory and models with an interest in retrospective analysis
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to critically appraise and summarise economic evidence
  • Strong desire to explore different forms of communication and different techniques for projecting messages
  • Strong desire to undertake research, data collection, and creative reporting of information
  • Sound experience of writing reports and briefings
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in checking numerical data
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise work and meet deadlines
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in multi-stakeholder environments
    Economist Salary & Benefits:
    Bonus, Pension, Private health insurance, Life insurance, Cycle to work scheme, 9 day fortnight, Hybrid working, Extended remote working, Enhanced parental leave, 28 days annual leave, Buy additional annual leave, Long service additional annual leave
    Thank you for your application however due to the high volume of candidates applying, if you have not heard back from us within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion

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