Senior/Principal Operational Researcher - Cyber

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Summary

Cyber has a major part to play in the complex nature of modern warfare, a world characterised by complexity, instability, uncertainty and pervasive information.

The purpose of this exciting role is to contribute to Operational Research (OR) studies within the field of Cyber. You will be working on analytical studies in order to build the robust evidence-base required to underpin MOD’s decision making. This work will provide opportunities to work with a range of MOD and cross-government departments and agencies, wider industry and academia.

While an interest in the field of cyber is desirable, this is not a technical role (ie programmer or engineer), but instead requires you to have strong analytical problem solving skills that can be applied to this domain. Analysts will work with technical specialists to support them in gathering data for their studies. Training and mentoring will be provided to support and develop applicants through their career in this area.

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Job Dimensions

Both Level 5 and Level 6 roles will require the individual to support a variety of studies across a range of supported programmes. Typically, the role will be split across two or more studies at any one time.

At level 5, you will:

• Lead work strands, including crafting and scoping requirements, developing technical approaches, and delivering through others.

• Work collaboratively with Academia and Industry by partnering with them to improve technical quality and ensure outputs meet customer needs

At Level 6, you will additionally:

• Autonomously guide and direct the work of others in order to ensure delivery and exploitation of high impact science, technology and analysis

• Provide rigorous review of approach and outputs to ensure the appropriate robustness of research delivered to customers

• Influence senior partners to ensure cross-government decision-making is underpinned by evidence

Responsibilities

Essential Experience

• Experience of applying a variety of quantitative and/or qualitative operational research techniques to solve complex problems

• A proven track record of delivering high-quality technical work

• Presenting work in a range of styles to different audiences

• Leading technical delivery teams

Important Information

Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be British Citizens who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to understand the work you will undertake to protect us from any security threats. For this reason, we regret that only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.

This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.

Work location

Dstl is strongly encouraging blended and flexible working either at one of our sites or from home or both. We want to empower you to undertake your duties at the most appropriate location for the task, however you will be allocated a Dstl site as a base. You may be required to travel to other Dstl and MoD sites as required.

Qualifications

A degree in Operational Research, Mathematics or Science Discipline, or equivalent experience

If the above sounds like you or sparks an interest, please click the apply button where you will be redirected to the civil service jobs website, where you can access the full job description.