Job Description

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Reference number

402867
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Salary

44,590
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Senior Executive Officer###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

MOD - Strategic Command###

Type of role

Digital

Information Technology###

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Corsham, South West England, SN13 9NR : City of Westminster, London (region), SW1A 2HB

About the job

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Job summary

Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.


We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.


Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD's joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.


Working at Defence Digital


Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here!


This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

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Job description

We are looking for a Business analyst to join us and be at the forefront of delivering sustainable change through leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Agile Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI to enable machine-ready data for exploitation to meet critical information, business, and operational challenges.

You will have the opportunity to develop an integrated view of the Defence data demand, value, and opportunities, providing expert guidance on advanced data science methodologies.


You will cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, challenging the status quo and leading the way in data excellence.


If you're passionate about leveraging data to create real-world impact we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Work with delivery team across Defence Digital to formulate hypotheses to test in service design phases to deliver to user needs. Provide data to inform benefits realisation information that will support business change and continuous improvement. Analyse business requirements and user needs related to all aspects of the product or service and define acceptance criteria for development work Ensure outcomes are aligned with the service vision and strategic objectives by contributing to the link between current and future business models. Contribute to the definition and prioritisation of user stories and to the definition of precise problems for investigation. Support business process re-engineering. Identify areas for improvement, explore feasible options, analyse the effects of change and define success measures. Identify areas where transformational value can be added from application of new data approaches and support to realise the value, including machine ready and analytics and artificial intelligence enablement. Apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to ensure that the team's plans and objectives are achieved. Collaborate and lead effective communication with all stakeholders. Actively champion standardisation, coherence, use of information and spearhead for a digital culture, through education, training, across a set of stakeholders and their programmes

For more information on the Data analyst please see the Government Digital and Data Framework; Data Analyst

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Person specification

As a successful business analyst, you will possess demonstrable experience in business analysis to apply structured approaches to identify, investigate, analyse and communicate complex business problems and opportunities.


You will have proven ability in identifying and building relationships with important stakeholders, tailoring communication to stakeholder's needs to reach consensus. You will have proven ability to work under minimal supervision to analyse, design and prioritise to improve business operations and services. Finally, you will have practical skills in identifying, analysing, challenging and validating business and user requirements using appropriate requirements management life cycle methods.

Application

When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide answers to the questions as directed there.

Essential Criteria

Describe your experience in analysis of business goals, objectives, and processes and how you applied structured approaches to understand a complex business problem. Explain your experience in building, managing, and maintaining stakeholder relationships across an organisation and your ability to constructively challenge to achieve business outcomes. Demonstrate experience of how you worked independently to analyse, challenge, and validate business/user requirements. ###

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Communicating and Influencing Working Together Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace ###

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:


Business Analysis

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year Enhanced parental and adoption leave Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms A highly competitive pension scheme.

Discover my benefits for more information

Learning & Development

In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing:

Learning and development tailored to your role Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.


The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.


Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.


External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.


Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.


The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.


MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
To apply please complete the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard, ensuring your CV highlights your relevance to the

Essential Criteria

listed in the Person Specification above.


All applicants will also need to provide a personal statement

(max. 1250 words)

and it is vital that this includes evidence of the

Essential Criteria

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Your CV and personal statement will be scored and make up part of your overall score to assess your suitability to be invited to interview.


At Interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles:

Behaviours

Communicating and Influencing Working Together Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace

Technical Skills

Business Analysis

Equality and Diversity

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore.

AI Usage in Job Applications

We encourage the use of technology to streamline the job application process. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be helpful in generating ideas, improving writing style, and increasing efficiency. However, it is essential that any content submitted as part of a job application is truthful, accurate, and a genuine reflection of the applicant's qualifications and experiences. Any use of AI should be supplementary to your own knowledge and abilities. Ultimately, the application should demonstrate your unique skills and suitability for the role.

Professional Framework Statement

Defence Digital operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence Digital reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing. Within Defence Digital each profession is led by a Professional Head of Community who will lead professional development and support the Continuous Professional Development path for their group.


The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .


As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.


Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.


Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command's transformation programme is committed to following the MOD's framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command's personnel and Trade Unions.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

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 developed vetting .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.###

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Defence Digital Talent Acquisition Team Email : ukstratcomdd-hr-talentacqdel@mod.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk ###

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: , Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email:


info@csc.gov.uk.