As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll leverage data science to advance our mission and inform policy and strategy decisions. While this role is data-centric, collaboration is at its heart. In this role, you'll collaborate with data scientists and mission teams to utilise our services for problem-solving and discovering new applications. You'll work with project teams to research and implement both established and novel models, and adapt AI techniques into our microservice architecture. Supporting our Development Operations (DevOps) team, you'll explore innovative Machine Learning Operations (ML Ops) tools and learn to host large language models across multiple Graphic Processing Units (GPUs). After a year in this role, you'll have opportunities to manage data scientists and engineers. You understand the power of data for a business, and at GCHQ, we know how to use it for good. Every bit of data you work on is mission-critical and not driven by commercial gain, so you can be confident that your work makes a positive impact. There may be annual opportunities for overseas travel for collaboration, conferences, and training.
At GCHQ, we're committed to giving you all the support and guidance you need to build a rewarding career at the heart of national security, and we'll do this from the very start. From day one, you'll have a comprehensive introduction to the organisation, plus a buddy on hand to support and mentor you as you get settled in. We understand that everyone learns differently, so we'll tailor your development to suit your needs - whether that's through books, studying, courses, or conferences. Additionally, we offer an internal Data Science learning pathway with a significant taught component. Successfully completing this pathway will open up a variety of other learning opportunities, aligned with ambitions, career direction, and our mission requirements. The programme includes modules on exploratory data analysis, visualisation, mathematics and statistics, machine learning, algorithms and graph theory, and big data technologies.
Flexible Working
We offer full-time and part-time opportunities with flexible working hours. Remote working may be possible, and there will be opportunities for some home working. It will be structured as 80% office-based and 20% from home, with one day a week dedicated to a combination of learning and working from home.
Minimum Requirements
* A STEM or computer science-related degree, or an equivalent qualification or relevant experience in lieu of a degree - assessed at sift.
* Demonstrate proven management skills including mentoring and supporting colleagues - assessed at application sift.
* Demonstrate an ability to lead teams and collaborate with internal and external partners, as well as end users - assessed at application sift.
* Strong motivation for the role and a genuine interest for working for the organisation - assessed at application sift.
* Demonstrate a deep understanding of machine learning, including training, deployment, and maintenance.
GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork.
To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here.
Salary and Benefits
£41,935-£49,892 dependent on skills and experience. Opportunity to qualify for specialist skills payment ranging from £4,420-£18,720. You'll receive a starting salary of £41,935 - £49,892 depending on skills and experience. You might also qualify for a skills payment based on your expertise. Plus, you'll enjoy other benefits, including:
* 25 days annual leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays.
* Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme.
* Interest-free season ticket loan.
* Excellent pension scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations).
* Paid parental and adoption leave.
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