Operational Research Analyst Bristol, England
Job description
Job Title: Operational Research Analyst
Location: Various
Company: QinetiQ
About the role:
We are seeking highly motivated, self-starting Operational Researchers, Analysts, Statisticians or Data Scientists who are able to lead a variety of programmes in support of Research, Science and Technology projects. The role of the Operational Research Analyst (ORA) sits within the Operational Analysis and Strategic Consulting Teams (OA&SC) as part of our Cyber, Analysis and Mission Solutions discipline. Our OA&SC Teams provide QinetiQ and our customers with expertise in Operational Research, strategic thinking, options analysis, qualitative methods and quantitative modelling: delivered through a variety of analytical tools and techniques.
What will I be doing?
The majority of work is currently with UK MOD clients but we are also becoming increasingly directed towards the global defence industry and beyond into civil applications. The work we do embraces land, air, sea and C4I systems, as well as emerging technology and innovation providing expert analysis and driving research projects forward.
Our clients are in a wide variety of locations, so travel within the UK will be necessary and a willingness and ability to travel to client sites around the UK is important.
What do I need?
Strong understanding of operational analysis/research, qualitative methods and quantitative methods
Educated to degree level in a STEM subject
Driven to solve interesting problems and a passion for the military
Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Why join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in an diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here .
Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You’ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what’s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more.
About QinetiQ
As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.
Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.
