As the Principal Operational Analyst your role will be to lead the ORBs Operational Analysis Team and manage the delivery of the Land OA programme, which will require working collaboratively with industry partners and colleagues from across government. The OA programme currently includes the delivery of deployed Operational Analysis support and will continue to broaden its remit to include other areas of deployed analytical support to meet the needs of the Field Army. You will lead and manage deployed OA to the Field Army, using the Land OA toolset. You are likely to be required to deploy at readiness to operational theatres in support of any required operational surge. The role can be embedded in field conditions, which can be austere at times, so a robust character and good sense of humour are essential. You will be required to meet and maintain pre-deployment training standards, which includes a requirement to pass a medical and maintain a basic level of fitness. You will need to have or attain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. There will be a regular requirement to travel, including overseas, to attend training exercises and courses, therefore there is an expectation that you will be able to facilitate this. We will need you to: You will lead the delivery of the Op Research OA Team. The role involves the line management responsibility of Senior Executive Officer (SEO) grade analysts The OA programme is also supported by external suppliers, whose delivery contribution requires co-ordination and management throughout the project, including commercial oversight and project deliverables. You will be responsible for the programme management of contractual delivery in conjunction with industry You will be responsible for the development, management and governance of deployable tools and models, with activities to maintain their continuous improvement. You will engage with 3* and 2* Army HQs to develop a programme to meet the Operational Analysis demands of the Field Army. You will also engage with the PJHQ Support to Operations Team to manage Field Army deployable analysts You will establish and maintain suitable pre-deployment qualifications and will ensure the OA team also maintains this requirement, whilst advising on any training needs as needed. You will ensure the OA team is ready to deploy on exercises & operations You will represent HQ LWC when liaising with the Field Army and working in support of OA tasks, delivered by external suppliers. This may include sharing Land OA knowledge or supervising outputs You will operate both qualitative and quantitative analytical methods, to cover areas such as statistical modelling, data mining, analytics, and visualisation. Setting the best practices for use of methods and tools among the direct team and wider pool of deployable analysts. This includes the production of guidance documentation, training, information, and communications You will engage in the wider programme of Op Research studies and experimentation, where appropriate, apply technical skills in these objectives. This also includes activity to develop the Land Operational Research capability Person specification The role requires experience in programme and project management, stakeholder management and technical delivery together with a good level of analytical and technical knowledge. Essential criteria: You must have a degree, in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subject You must have team leadership or line management experience You must have experience of achieving impact with analysis in support of decision making You must have knowledge of Operational Research/Analysis techniques You must hold a valid UK driving licence Desirable criteria: You have experience of working in a military environment and/or with a military customer You have experience of applying Operational Research/Analysis techniques You are a member of a relevant professional body (e.g. The Operational Research Society) This role may be eligible to attract a Market Skills Allowance following the successful candidate demonstrating the desired competency levels against the Government Operational Research Competencies. Licences Full UK driving licence Qualifications You must have a degree, in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subject Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Working Together Leadership We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Making Effective Decisions Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Managing OA Use and development of tools & techniques We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Managing OA Benefits Alongside your salary of 59,690, Ministry of Defence contributes 17,292 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Army civil servants include: 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service Highly competitive pension scheme Personal and professional development of skills Alternative working patterns for many roles Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle Enhanced parental and adoption leave 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities Learning and Development We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role. A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuring you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. However, recognising the benefits of face to face working, especially for new joiners, there is an expectation that you would be in the office at least 60% of the time (3 days a week). The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. 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. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability in more than 750 words evidencing your suitability for the role against the person specification including any relevant knowledge, skills and experience. At sift, you will be assessed against your Statement of suitability and the following Success Profiles: Behaviour Making Effective Decisions Technical Skill Operational Analysis Functional Competencies Managing OA Where a large number of applications are received, an initial sift will be conducted based on the evidence you provide in support of the Making Effective Decisions behaviour. Your Statement of suitability and Technical Skill will only be reviewed if you are successful at this initial sift. At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles: Behaviours Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Leadership Technical Skills Operational Analysis Functional Competencies Managing OA Operational Analysis Functional Competences Use and development of tools & techniques Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed but these will be held in person at Waterloo Lines. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. 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. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. 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 (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). 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 (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window). 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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Angus Main Email : Angus.Main704@mod.gov.uk 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. Attachments Operational_Analysis Opens in new window (pdf, 263kB) EVP Army TLB Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 3851kB) MOD Candidate Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window (docx, 31kB)