Connections Policy Data Scientist 6‑Month Contract Location: Warwick (Hybrid - once per week onsite) Contract Type: 6‑month contract Rate: £500 per day, via Umbrella Company About the role National Energy System Operator (NESO) is seeking an experienced Connections Policy Data Scientist / Analyst to support decision‑making across its Connections and Connections Reform programmes. In this hands‑on contractor role, you will provide the modelling, forecasting and deep‑dive analytics that underpin policy and operational decisions across the GB connections landscape. Working closely with the Data & Systems Lead and the Reporting & Insights Lead, you will design and run policy impact models, quantify options and sensitivities, and translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights for programme teams, senior leadership and regulatory stakeholders. This role is suited to a contractor who can onboard quickly and deliver value from week one, helping to embed strong analytical ways of working across the Connections portfolio. Key responsibilities Build, maintain and own policy impact models, including forecasting connection volumes, lead times, backlog burn‑down, capacity release and customer outcomes Run scenario, sensitivity and probabilistic modelling to assess trade‑offs between connections policy and strategy options Design experimental approaches to estimate the...