Data Scientist

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of over 800 changemakers, operating in more than 40 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

About the AI Incubator Team

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, our brand new AI Incubator team is on a mission to reinvent government leadership and revolutionize public services through cutting-edge AI solutions. We operate at two critical levels: developing transformative AI systems for government service delivery, while also providing data-driven insights directly to world leaders.

Our team rapidly prototypes, develops, and delivers AI solutions that enhance government leaders' ability to make evidence-based decisions. Our fast-response data science unit stands ready to tackle urgent analytical challenges on matters of state, providing crucial insights when they're needed most.

Working in partnership with global leaders and policymakers, this team operates at the intersection of technology and governance, creating innovative solutions that measurably improve lives. As part of the team, you'll help establish new standards for responsible, effective AI deployment in the public sector while contributing to work with immediate, real-world impact.

Join us in harnessing the power of AI to address some of the most pressing challenges facing governments worldwide.

The Role

• Build rapid data models and prototypes to explore complex datasets and answer urgent policy questions.

• Analyze diverse data sources to extract meaningful insights that inform public service decision-making.

• Develop quick, iterative visualizations and analytical tools to communicate findings to senior leaders.

• Collaborate with policy experts to translate pressing questions into data-driven investigations.

• Identify patterns, trends, and correlations in large datasets to support evidence based policy design.

• Create accessible dashboards and reports that make complex data understandable to non-technical stakeholders.

• Assess data quality and implement methods to address limitations in available data.

• Develop reusable analytical frameworks that can be applied across various policy domains.

• Communicate statistical concepts, methodologies, and findings clearly to diverse audiences.

• Work under tight timeframes to deliver timely insights for policy decisions.

About You

• Strong statistical background with experience in exploratory data analysis and rapid modeling techniques.

• Proficiency in Python, R, or similar languages for data manipulation and analysis.

• Experience with data visualization tools and libraries (Tableau, PowerBI, matplotlib, ggplot, D3.js).

• Ability to quickly clean, transform, and structure messy or incomplete datasets.

• Experience designing and conducting quantitative analyses to address specific research questions.

• Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights.

• Demonstrated experience working in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.

Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their practical applications to policy questions.

Critical thinking skills with ability to identify limitations in data and analyses.

• Experience working with public sector data or policy-relevant datasets preferred.

• Understanding of ethical considerations in data analysis, including privacy and bias concerns.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and engage with senior stakeholders.

• Adaptability and willingness to pivot analyses as new information emerges or requirements change.

What We Offer

Join an agile, innovative, evangelical and mission-driven team tackling some of the most exciting challenges at the intersection of technology and public service. You'll have the opportunity to create AI solutions with real-world impact, working alongside policy experts and technology innovators to shape the future of government decisions and delivery. Salary is commensurate with experience.

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