The UK Defense Solutions Centre is seeking an Economist to join the Prosperity & Economic Data Team. Candidates must have a Degree in Economics and will suit an individual with a desire to work on joint industry/government funded projects who thrives in a collaborative environment engaging with external economist in industry and government departments.
All applicants must be British Citizens and dual nationality must be declared. (This is a pre-requisite for reasons of National Security).
* WFH 3 days per week. 9 Day fortnight.
* Must live within 60-90 minute commute of Farnborough, Hampshire.
* See below for comprehensive benefits.
Economist Responsibilities:
* Retrospective analysis and reporting on historical data.
* Design and delivery of surveys to primes within the defence industry and Govt Depts.
* Support the management and development of the Joint Economic Data Hub
* Focus on the production and development of the Annual Economic Report.
* Production of in year case studies and reports focusing on emerging themes in the defence industry (domestic and international).
* Management of analysis projects supporting company's Customer Work Plan
* Utilise and exploit a range of toolsets for gathering data, specifically the development and distribution of surveys to member organisations.
* Provide stakeholders with informed and insightful briefing material which is easy to digest by audiences without an economic background.
* Analysis of drivers in defence-related academic research, and investment in Science and Technology
* Support the development and implementation of a new data gathering approaches – network with member companies to identify existing sources of data.
* Manage and support the rollout of new visualisation methods and technologies
* Support the curation and evolution of the Shared Information Space
* Challenge perceptions, ensure best practice and consistency of material.
* Ensure data protection is managed in accordance with policy and procedure.
Essential Personal Attributes for the Economist role:
* A UK citizen in order to achieve the required Security Clearance (dual nationality must be declared for reasons of national security)
* Ability to work in Farnborough, Hampshire 2 Days (must be within sensible commute eg 1hr).
* Economics Degree or Masters and 24 months experience in an Economics related function
* Ability to analyse, interpret and present quantitative economic data using key economic theory and models with an interest in retrospective analysis
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to critically appraise and summarise economic evidence
* Strong desire to explore different forms of communication and different techniques for projecting messages
* Strong desire to undertake research, data collection, and creative reporting of information
* Sound experience of writing reports and briefings
* Attention to detail and accuracy in checking numerical data
* Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise work and meet deadlines
* Proven ability to work collaboratively in multi-stakeholder environments
Economist Salary & Benefits
* Bonus
* Pension
* Private health insurance
* Life insurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* 9 day fortnight
* Hybrid working
* Extended remote working
* Enhanced parental leave
* 28 days annual leave
* Buy additional annual leave
* Long service additional annual leave
Thank you for your application however due to the high volume of candidates applying, if you have not heard back from us within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.