Consultant, Data Science and Business Analyst, AI & Data, Defence & Security
Employer Location Bristol, London, Manchester Closing date 16 Feb 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Salary band Contract type Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Do you want to be at the heart of some of the biggest and most ambitious programmes undertaken to keep our country safe?
We are proud of the impact we have with our Defence & Security clients, the strength of our relationships, and the variety of our skills and expertise that we bring to help them achieve their mission.
We’re growing our teams across all of Technology and Transformation. If you are cleared to DV level, and want to grow your career in this sector, we are very keen to hear from you.
Connect to your career at Deloitte
Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.
What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.
Connect to your opportunity
We are seeking committed new talent to join our multidisciplinary Data Science and Machine Learning team, with a focus on our clients in the Defence and Security sector. Our goal is to work together with our clients to drive innovation and insight from their data, using cutting edge data, analytics, and AI techniques. Your primary responsibility is to make data valuable for our clients. This will involve working with key stakeholders to identify opportunities and requirements for data and AI projects, helping apply structured data analysis, data science, and machine learning techniques to enable actionable business insights, and promoting user adoption of the developed data tools and products.
In your role, you will have responsibility for deliverables and client stakeholder relationships and will be delivering solutions for our clients using agile methodologies. You will:
Research and develop innovative solutions that deliver real-world impact Pioneer implementation of new techniques and technologies Participate in all phases of the lifecycle from capturing user needs and developing prototypes to scaling and managing live services Help apply data science, machine learning and AI techniques creatively to solve complex problems Be responsible for the high-quality delivery of projects Shape new propositions and support winning new projects Support continual learning and development in the team Develop deep understanding of the Defence and Security sector and the context for AI solutions and services to be successful
Connect to your skills and professional experience
All applicants must hold UK security clearance to Developed Vetting level,
We are looking for candidates with both technical and business focused skills and experience, who can articulate the outcomes and value of their work.
Essential skills and experience:
Experience in identifying, analysing, prioritising and validating business and user requirements for data and data science products and services Experience in conducting options analyses, feasibility assessments, impact assessments, and value estimations that contribute to business case development Experience in identifying and comparing the best processes or delivery methods to deliver data and data science capabilities, including measuring and evaluating outcomes Hands-on experience of helping apply data science or machine learning in Defence/Security, wider public sector, or in academia Strong communication skills, including preparing accessible, engaging and impactful reports and presentations and conveying complex issues to diverse audiences Ability to effectively communicate complex business problems with technical and non-technical stakeholders Building productive relationships with colleagues and clients Evidence of contribution to practice development, including developing new propositions, mentoring colleagues and supporting bid work
It is desirable to have demonstrable experience with a few of the following:
Experience working with limited direction to complete tasks and create defined deliverables linked to a project Understanding of how to apply data and data science techniques for data analysis An understanding of mathematics, statistics, and probability Knowledge of data visualisation tools and ability to create dashboards and reports Knowledge of the machine learning lifecycle, from prototyping state-of-the-art to scaling and managing for enterprise use Understanding of key considerations for Ethical and Responsible data and AI, and experience applying them
Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation
Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That’s what connects us. That’s what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we’ll make an impact that matters.
Engineering, AI and Data
We lead transformation at the heart of our clients; re-engineering the core of our clients’ organisations, helping to unleash growth, and creating better futures for their customers, citizens and employees.
Personal independence
Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (, in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (, you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.
Connect with your colleagues
“What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte’s clients include many of the world’s largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of.”
-Dan, Technology and Transformation
Our hybrid working policy
You’ll be based in Bristol, London or Manchester with hybrid working.
At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.
Our commitment to you
Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.
We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.
Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.
Connect to your next step
A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.
Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at
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Company
At Deloitte we connect purpose and innovation to solve complex problems for the businesses we work with. Through harnessing different experiences and ways of thinking, we always aim to work collaboratively to deliver solutions that have a truly lasting impact. The projects we work on are extremely diverse, from auditing accounts to offering legal advice, tax support, cyber solutions, business advisory services and much more. We’ve got opportunities available across the UK, meaning you can build an exciting career no matter where you’re based. Whether you’re in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, London or any of our other offices, teamwork will be at the core of your work, as we work together to build progress.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
From generous , to flexible working, and much more, we support our people by focusing on what matters to them. As part of this we have 12 diversity networks, including those supporting different religions, carers, parents and people with much more. Each one plays a vital role in celebrating diversity, offering a place to connect, learn, build meaningful relationships, and advocate for equality.
Gender balance is a key priority for Deloitte and you can discover more about our focus on female leadership . We’ve also been named a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for the tenth consecutive year.
Benefits
Deloitte offers a wide range of benefits including private medical insurance, a generous holiday allowance and life assurance. The firm recognises that each person has different prioritises, which is why we offer the option to select your own benefits each year. The options include additional holiday, cycle to work schemes, childcare vouchers, dental insurance, corporate discounts, health assessments, critical illness cover and more.
In addition, the firm has an enhanced parental leave scheme, where all parents receive six months of maternity or paternity leave on full pay. This is available from day one and includes surrogacy and adoption. Parents whose babies require neonatal care are entitled to additional time away, while family carers also get support through a network group and the option for additional paid leave.
Discover what our people have to say
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