Description
At the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), we're dedicated to enhancing people's lives by harnessing the power of science and technology. We drive innovation, investment, and productivity through top-notch science, research, and development. Our goal is to ensure that new and existing technologies are developed and deployed safely across the UK, benefiting society as a whole.
As an Analyst: AI Growth and Economic Preparedness, you will play a crucial role in shaping policy on AI adoption, growth, and economic preparedness. You will work closely with the AI Growth and Economic Preparedness policy team and other analysts to analyze data, develop evidence, and provide practical advice to improve policy design and delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading analytical work to redevelop the AI adoption survey, collaborating with policy colleagues and analysts across government to identify the evidence needed to inform decisions.
- Conducting analysis and research to inform place-based AI adoption and growth initiatives, understanding local business needs, opportunities, and barriers.
- Developing and analyzing evidence on people's experiences, understanding, and expectations of AI, including its use in workplaces.
- Providing analytical support in emerging priority areas as needed.
Essential criteria:
- Ability to build strong relationships with policy colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Experience leading analytical projects and managing competing priorities.
- Skill in communicating complex evidence clearly and translating findings into actionable advice.
- Experience applying analytical methods to complex problems.
Desirable criteria:
- Background in AI policy, technology policy, or related analytical fields.
The role is reserved for badged Government analytical professions: Government Statistician Group (GSG), Government Economic Service (GES), Government Social Research (GSR), Government Operational Research Service (GORS).
The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits, including:
- A culture of flexible working
- Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 28.97%
- A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave
- Extensive learning and professional development opportunities
- Access to retail, travel, and lifestyle employee discounts
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