Decision Analysis Services Limited
Location: Bristol or Basingstoke office, with travel to client sites.
Contract: Full Time, Permanent.
Security clearance: all offers subject to UK Security Clearance check; need at least 6 years UK residency.
Overview
Decision Analysis Services Limited (DAS) is an independent professional services company. Since 2007 we have provided services globally to more than 200 client organisations within the energy, defence, government, transport, and health sectors. Based in offices from Glasgow to Sydney, we support clients across five continents.
We specialise in bridging the gap between strategic planning and operational execution, developing enduring solutions to the uniquely complex issues faced by our clients. We are experts in programme management, systems thinking, investment modelling, machine learning, and data analysis. These unique skills, coupled with our extensive experience of engineering, regulatory practices and operations delivery enable us to develop sustainable, long‑term solutions for our clients.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled consultant with deep expertise in Operational Research & Analytics and appropriate experience in UK defence to join the business and champion this capability area. You will apply your skills to solve our clients' most pressing challenges, designing and delivering pioneering, enduring solutions that drive meaningful outcomes. DAS is renowned with clients for our innovative strategic decision‑making support, and you would uphold that reputation through your project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead defence analysis projects: shape delivery, provide hands‑on project support, coordinate other team members to deliver projects for our clients.
* Key account management: build and maintain a relationship with a core DAS client, proactively network with the client, understand their needs and position DAS to deliver appropriate support.
* Mentor junior colleagues: nurture the skills and interests of more junior colleagues and support them in their professional development.
Requirements
* Have significant experience leading and delivering Operational Research and Analysis projects in the Defence or other highly regulated sectors.
* Have knowledge of a variety of OR techniques such as problem structuring, horizon scanning, simulation modelling and analysis.
* Have demonstrable knowledge and experience working in the defence sector.
* Demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills.
* Be equally comfortable overseeing a project and getting stuck into the day‑to‑day activities.
* Be a supportive, constructive manager and a positive role model for other members of the team.
Benefits
* Attractive salary, reflective of skills and experience.
* Private pension, private healthcare for you and your immediate family, and private dental care.
* Death‑in‑service and income protection schemes.
* 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays, and additional days to work on environmental and community activities.
* Discretionary office closure over Christmas.
* Personal carbon offset through company scheme.
* Access to professional and personal development platform, Udemy.
DAS is an Equal Opportunities employer. We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. We commit to providing equality, fairness, and respect for all in our employment, and all those seeking employment at DAS.
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