Operational Analysis Consultant

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF20058

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an Operational Analysis Consultant at either our Bristol, Portsmouth, or Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As an Operational Analysis Consultant, you will deliver impactful analysis that informs critical defence decisions by leading a variety of programmes that are largely in support of research themes and procurement projects.

Day-to-day, you’ll engage directly with clients to understand complex problems, design and apply analytical approaches, and deliver robust evidence and insight to support decision-making across defence and beyond.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Engaging with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements
• Developing and delivering operational analysis, modelling and evidence-based insights
• Conducting options analysis including techniques such as MCDA and cost-effectiveness appraisal
• Leading and contributing to business development and bid activity
• Facilitating workshops and presenting findings to senior decision-makers
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

Essential experience of the Operational Analysis Consultant:

• Strong background in operational analysis / operational research and analytical problem-solving
• Ability to apply both qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques (e.g. modelling, simulation, optimisation)
• Experience engaging stakeholders and translating requirements into analytical approaches
• Demonstrable experience presenting insights and influencing decision-makers
• Experience using analytical tools or programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, R) to develop models and generate evidence-based insights

Essential qualifications for the Operational Analysis Consultant:

• Degree in a STEM discipline (e.g. mathematics, physics, engineering or similar)
• Membership (or working towards) a professional body such as the Operational Research Society or IMA

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at any of our main UK locations with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

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.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences 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 a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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