Advanced Data Analytics

Advanced Data Analytics Consultant – PA Consulting

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. We combine strategic thinking, customer‑centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech‑driven world.

• Work with product, design and a wide range of other experts to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions.
• Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust‑based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation and curiosity.
• Hybrid working – a minimum of two days per week in office or client site.
• Work on a broad variety of projects and tech stacks for clients across seven sectors – no project is ever the same.
• Co‑operate with a supportive tech community through knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring.
• Deepen your expertise through a culture of learning and growth – you’ll have budget to take courses and gain certifications.

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

• Work to agile best practices and cross‑functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Live in‑person whiteboarding sessions to problem‑solve as a team, alongside asynchronous communication on Teams.
• Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week; time will vary by role or assignment.
• Use a range of tools and technologies – Data Bricks, Python, PySpark, R, Excel, Palantir Foundry and Power
  
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• A degree, Masters or PhD from a leading university in data science, mathematics, operational research, physics or statistics.
• Experience conducting evidence‑based decision making, designing and developing models and supporting data‑centric decision making.
• Experience translating business needs into analytical solutions and communicating findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience across the full analytics and modelling lifecycle – problem formulation, exploratory data analysis, model design, build, testing and handover.
• Experience with common tools – Python, SQL, Excel and data visualisation solutions.
• Experience leading or delivering solutions involving advanced analytics and data science, algorithm design, operational research models, data engineering, big data and cloud platforms, data visualisation or dashboard development.
• A genuine affinity for problem solving – an inquisitive mind who wants to solve the trickiest challenges while working with incredible colleagues.

• Excellent stakeholder management, project management and communication skills.
• Experience working in or providing consulting and advisory services to stakeholders.
• Experience managing analytical solutions across discovery, development, rollout and implementation stages.

• Quick call with a tech recruiter to discuss your application, the role and PA.
• Round 1 – competency or technical interview (60 mins).
• Round 2 – competency or technical interview (60 mins).
• Final round – meeting with a PA leader – a mini case study and discussion around client‑centricity (60 mins).

Our purpose guides how we work with clients and our teams, and supports our communities to deliver insight and impact. We are focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.

• Health and lifestyle perks with private healthcare for you and your family.
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half‑day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Community and charity initiatives.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• PA share ownership.
• Tax‑efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).

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