Contract Data Scientist - eDV Cleared

DATA SCIENTIST - E-DV CLEARED

NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY FOR A DATA SCIENTIST IN LONDON WITH ENHANCED DV CLEARANCE

• New contract opportunity with a leading consultancy for a Data Scientist
• London based, 3-4 days on site
• Enhanced DV Clearance required to start
• 12 month rolling contract
• Daily rate up to £850
• To apply, email:

About

We're seeking an experienced Data Scientist with enhanced Developed Vetting (DV) clearance to join a leading consultancy supporting mission-critical UK Government projects. This is a hands-on, high-impact role within a secure environment, where your analytical expertise will directly contribute to national operational outcomes.

The Role

As a Data Scientist, you'll work within a multidisciplinary team to extract insight from complex, high-volume datasets. You'll design and implement advanced analytical and machine learning models, develop robust data pipelines, and deliver actionable intelligence to inform decision-making at the highest levels.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical skills to highly operational challenges in a fast-paced, secure setting. You'll work closely with engineers, analysts, and mission specialists to ensure data-driven outcomes that make a tangible difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform data wrangling, cleaning, transformation, and preparation of large, complex datasets
• Develop and deploy machine learning models to solve real-world operational problems
• Write clean, maintainable Python code for data analysis, automation, and modelling
• Collaborate with engineers and analysts to integrate models into production systems
• Present findings and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of analytical tooling and processes

Skills & Experience

• Current enhanced DV clearance (mandatory)
• Proven experience in a data science or machine learning role
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with key data libraries (e.g. pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)
• Experience with data wrangling, feature engineering, and model optimisation
• Understanding of data pipelines, APIs, and production deployment workflows
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

Why Apply?

• Work on mission-critical UK Government projects with real-world impact
• Join a leading consultancy known for innovation and technical excellence
• Long-term engagement with competitive day rate and secure on-site environment