Senior Statistical Support Analyst B3

Scottish Government

Job Location:

Edinburgh - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Do you enjoy working with code and data to solve real-world problems Join us to automate statistical processes using code and help build tools that support Scotlands official statistics.

We are looking for a Senior Statistical Support Analyst to join the Statistical Promotion and Analysis team at National Records of Scotland (NRS) on a fixed-term Fair and Open contract until 31 March 2027. The Statistical Promotion and Analysis team is responsible for driving innovation and improvement in statistical outputs.

In this role you will lead programme of work to develop and embedReproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAPs) across NRS to help deliver our vision.This role is central to modernising the way we produce official statistics and analytical outputs.

Responsibilities

Lead a programme of work to identify opportunities to enhance analytical processes by developing Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAPs) thereby improving efficiency and optimising resource use.
Design and develop Reproducible Analytical Pipelines using R and Git.
Automate the production of official statistics and analytical reports in line with the Government Statistical Service (GSS) RAP principles.
Collaborate with statistical teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust automated workflows.
Ensure code quality version control and documentation standards are upheld.
Lead the development of internal RAP standards guidance and training materials.
Provide coaching and support to statisticians to develop RAPs
Line management of two B2 Statistical Support Analysts

Qualifications

Candidates need to provide evidence ofoneof the following:

A minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree or a masters degree or PhD demonstrating how your qualifications contain formal training on statistics or data OR
Sufficient experience in a statistics or data related field as well as a minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree or a masters degree or PhD.

Please note: If you fail to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as stated above your application will be automatically sifted out.

Qualifications

Working pattern

This role is a temporary position with an expected commitment of 11 months.

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B3 employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role relevant skills and experience and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Vacancies close at 23:59pm on Tuesday 5th May.

Selection Process

All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion. There will be no formal testing or assessment.

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role please contact

Read ourCandidate Guidefor further information on our recruitment and application processes.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionDo you enjoy working with code and data to solve real-world problems Join us to automate statistical processes using code and help build tools that support Scotlands official statistics.We are looking for a Senior Statistical Support Analyst to join the Statistical Promotion and Analysis ...

Description

Do you enjoy working with code and data to solve real-world problems Join us to automate statistical processes using code and help build tools that support Scotlands official statistics.

Responsibilities

Lead a programme of work to identify opportunities to enhance analytical processes by developing Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAPs) thereby improving efficiency and optimising resource use.
Design and develop Reproducible Analytical Pipelines using R and Git.
Automate the production of official statistics and analytical reports in line with the Government Statistical Service (GSS) RAP principles.
Collaborate with statistical teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust automated workflows.
Ensure code quality version control and documentation standards are upheld.
Lead the development of internal RAP standards guidance and training materials.
Provide coaching and support to statisticians to develop RAPs
Line management of two B2 Statistical Support Analysts

Qualifications

Candidates need to provide evidence ofoneof the following:

A minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree or a masters degree or PhD demonstrating how your qualifications contain formal training on statistics or data OR
Sufficient experience in a statistics or data related field as well as a minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree or a masters degree or PhD.

Please note: If you fail to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as stated above your application will be automatically sifted out.

Qualifications

Working pattern

This role is a temporary position with an expected commitment of 11 months.

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B3 employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role relevant skills and experience and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Vacancies close at 23:59pm on Tuesday 5th May.

Selection Process

All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion. There will be no formal testing or assessment.

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role please contact

Read ourCandidate Guidefor further information on our recruitment and application processes.

Required Experience:

Senior IC