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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Analyst (Economist) - **Company:** Government Digital Service - **Location:** Bristol, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £56,850.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics Applications, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f439edba45f4b4f5 ## About the Role * experience of the applying the economics principles such as those set out in the HMT Green Book, with particular knowledge of economics business cases, economic appraisal and ROAMEF cycle. * experience with technical modelling in Microsoft Excel * experience providing quality assurance and rigorously interrogating unfamiliar models and analyses * experience communicating economic analysis to non-analytical audiences * experience of working collaboratively across teams, with excellent interpersonal skills * experience of independently leading and delivering analytical cross cutting projects with varying teams and stakeholders. * experience of thinking independently and show initiative on how to approach a project * experience of delivering at pace and under challenging time constraints when necessary * experience with Magenta book methods and techniques such as process evaluation, impact evaluation, ‘theory of change’, and/or value for money evaluation, We’ll also be assessing your experience and specialist technical skills against the following skills defined in the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework for the Data Analyst role: * applying statistical and analytical tools and techniques * communicating between the technical and non-technical * data management * data preparation and linkage * data visualisation * delivering business impact through data * managing a data project, Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . ## Description As a Senior Data Analyst (Economist), you will lead economic analysis to support key priorities. This includes developing business cases for Spending Reviews and responding to emerging challenges, such as major policy or delivery changes. You will work closely with digital product teams, providing hands-on analytical support across the organisation. This includes assessing new ideas, modelling costs and benefits, and evaluating how well programmes are delivering value. You may also contribute to high-profile programmes within the Government Major Projects Portfolio. 2. In the GOV.UK programme within GDS, embedded in the GOV.UK Policy & Strategy team We are a multidisciplinary team responsible for strategy, engagement, policy and evaluation for GOV.UK channels and capabilities. We are a friendly team that prioritises kindness, openness and collaboration Reporting to the Evaluation Lead, as the Senior Data Analyst (Economist) you will develop a common set of standards, guidance and products for the various GOV.UK teams to implement into product management ensuring best practice in relation to evaluating and evidencing the value delivered by their products for users and government. The role also includes supporting the delivery of planning projects that can emerge such as business cases for Spending Review bids As a Senior Data Analyst (Economist) in the Economic analysis team, you will: * lead the technical modelling of a strong economic case for digital investment - Apply appraisal methods and the best available evidence to develop and deliver clear, compelling business cases. Clearly articulate to senior leaders the economic case for how GDS work delivers value for money and benefits for the public and for government * embed effective monitoring and evaluation - Use Magenta Book principles to design proportionate evaluation plans, including clear theories of change. Make sure evidence and learning are built in from the start * test and improve through pilots and experiments - Identify opportunities to run pilots with robust evaluation. Collaborate with digital product teams to generate evidence on what works and use it to improve services and spending proposals * assure quality of analysis and modelling - Review data, assumptions and methods to ensure analysis is credible and transparent. Strengthen the evidence base in line with Green Book and Aqua Book guidance * work across teams to influence decisions - Build strong relationships with product, strategy and finance teams. Help teams understand problems, assess risks, and align work with GDS priorities, The standard selection process for roles at GDS consists of: * a simple application screening process - we only ask for a CV, responses to 2 knockout questions and a security check question Important tip - please ensure that your responses include how you meet the skills and experience listed in the “person specification” section above * panel interview stage: 60 minute video interview, We will use this to understand your work, experience, and assess in terms of competency, technical and behaviours. You will receive a brief beforehand if preparation is needed. This will be conducted over video conferencing Depending on how many applications we get, there might also be an extra stage before the video interview, for example a phone interview or a technical exercise. In the event we receive a high volume of applications, we will conduct the initial sift against the lead criteria which is: * experience of the applying the economics principles such as those set out in the HMT Green Book, with particular knowledge of economics business cases, economic appraisal and ROAMEF cycle In the Civil Service, we use Success Profiles to evaluate your skills and ability. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, increases performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. We’ll be assessing your technical abilities, skills, experience and behaviours that are relevant to this role. For this role we’ll be assessing you against the following Civil Service Behaviours: * communicating and influencing * working together * seeing the big picture, * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service ## Related Videos - [RPA in the Public Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/86-rpa-in-the-public-sector) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk)