Vacancy Details

Description

Data Scientist

Permanent

Salary: 48k-59k

CCEA places itself at the heart of the Northern Ireland community, with a remit that includes the development of the school curriculum, regulating qualifications and conducting examinations and assessment.

Data Science Managers at CCEA apply statistical and psychometric methods to support the maintenance of standards in General Qualifications, ensure technical robustness of awarding processes, and will support the Reform of Qualifications led by CCEA and the TransformEd Strategy of the Department of Education.

The role combines applied statistics, psychometrics, and engineering solutions in R to deliver the evidence-based analysis that underpins quality decision-making.

This post is offered on a permanent contract basis.

Further details are available from www.ccea.org.uk or by emailing [email protected].

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Applications must be submitted by 12 midnight on Friday 4 September 2026.

CCEA is an internationally recognised, quality organisation committed to the promotion of equality in all aspects of employment.

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