Job Title: Government Operational Research Analyst
Company Name: Governmental Operational Research Service
Location: Edinburgh
Hours / Days Of Work: not specified
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £32,500 - £58,500 + benefits
Job Description:
Central Government is the biggest business in Britain. Operational Research (OR) specialists advise Government on how to make the best possible use of public money. With their skills in problem structuring, modelling and analysis, they help formulate Government policy and find effective ways of putting it into practice.
Operational Research is about working with policy makers and managers to generate the most appropriate options for future action. OR analysts use a range of analytical techniques, from detailed statistical analysis, simulation, and mathematical modelling through to facilitation and problem structuring so that they can explore problems and give objective advice.
OR Mainstream analysts carry out the analysis that can help answer vital questions such as:
How can we measure and improve the quality of service in education, health, benefits and other public bodies?
How much grant will be required next year to create new jobs in industry?
How can we compare the relative value
Experience And Qualifications:
You must have (or expect to have in the next year) a highly mathematical degree to join GORS, which must be one of the following: a minimum 2:1, or a 2:2 with relevant work experience, or a postgraduate qualification. To meet our definition of a highly numerate degree, at least half of your degree course must be from one or more of the following subjects: maths, physics, astrophysics, operational research, management science, engineering (civil, chemical, electronic), data science, decision science, statistics, econometrics or similar.
Application Process:
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Closing Date: 05/05/2025
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