AI Business Analyst, AI & Data, Defence and Security

Position Overview

Data Science and Machine Learning specialist focusing on Defence and Security clients, responsible for delivering data‑driven solutions that enable actionable business insights.

Based in Bristol, London or Manchester with hybrid working arrangement.

• Research and develop innovative solutions that deliver real‑world impact.
• Pioneer implementation of new techniques and technologies.
• Participate in all phases of the lifecycle from capturing user needs and developing prototypes to scaling and managing live services.
• Help apply data science, machine learning and AI techniques creatively to solve complex problems.
• Be responsible for the high‑quality delivery of projects.
• Shape new propositions and support winning new projects.
• Support continual learning and development in the team.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Defence and Security sector and the context for AI solutions and services to be successful.

• Experience in identifying, analysing, prioritising and validating business and user requirements for data and data science products and services.
• Experience in conducting options analyses, feasibility assessments, impact assessments and value estimations that contribute to business case development.
• Experience in identifying and comparing the best processes or delivery methods to deliver data and data science capabilities, including measuring and evaluating outcomes.
• Hands‑on experience of applying data science or machine learning in Defence/Security, wider public sector, or in academia.
• Strong communication skills, including preparing accessible, engaging and impactful reports and presentations and conveying complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex business problems with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Building productive relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Evidence of contribution to practice development, including developing new propositions, mentoring colleagues and supporting bid work.

• Experience working with limited direction to complete tasks and create defined deliverables linked to a project.
• Understanding of how to apply data and data science techniques for data analysis.
• Understanding of mathematics, statistics and probability.
• Knowledge of data visualisation tools and ability to create dashboards and reports.
• Knowledge of the machine learning lifecycle from prototyping to scaling for enterprise use.
• Understanding of key considerations for Ethical and Responsible data and AI, and experience applying them.

Must hold UK security clearance to Developed Vetting level.