Length of employment:
Job Summary:
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 12,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. The Army is currently undergoing a modernisation programme bringing in a plethora of new capabilities.
This post will be within the Headquarters Field Army Digitalisation Team who are responsible for the development of equipment data exploitation products, tools, outcomes and the delivery of analytic capabilities to exploit equipment data. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the British Army.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description:
This Equipment Digitalisation Information Exploitation (IX) role is responsible to the Digitalisation Team Lead and Deputy for the development of equipment data exploitation products, tools, outcomes and the delivery of analytic capabilities to exploit equipment data.
The Digitalisation team are looking for people with the right knowledge, skills, and experience to exploit data effectively. The post will involve liaising with stakeholders across Defence departments to access and exploit data to develop innovative analytic solutions for the end users.
Key responsibilities:
* Support Capability Digitalisation Lead in the execution of their duties.
* Collaborate with stakeholders across Defence departments to access and exploit data to develop innovative analytic solutions for the end user.
* Work with systems and data owners and support the development of data processes and common ways of working across the data community.
* Support the development and delivery of the Equipment Information Exploitation (Eqpt IX) programme of work through pilot programs to achieve benefits realisation from equipment data.
* Organise, interpret, structure and present data into information for strategic business decisions.
* To provide contextual understanding of the 'Eqpt IX' programme and its projects by communicating with, and influencing others across the Army, other Front Line Commands, DE&S and Industry.
* Work closely with Defence Digital and Army Digital Service to develop data analysis insights on the latest tools available.
* Conduct data analysis and other tasks in support of Capability Digitalisation Team initiatives.
* Engage directly with a wide range of stakeholders across Defence to understand and improve data quality.
* Design and provide data visualisations and insights for decision makers to better support and manage equipment assets.
* Work with an engaging team and supporting units across the Field Army.
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
* Civil Service pension contribution of 28.97%.
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.
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.
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/ .
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Essential skills required:
* Data analysis experience.
Desirable skills:
* Experience in data modelling.
* Understanding of large datasets and how to exploit them.
* Proven track record of using various analytic tools.
* Have effective written and verbal communications skills across a range of stakeholders.
At application stage, you will be assessed against:
* CV
* Personal Statement (750 words max) stating why you are suitable for the role and demonstrating your Data Modelling experience.
Behaviours:
* Delivering at Pace
* Leadership
In the event of there being a high number of applications, a sift will be conducted on the lead behaviour 'Delivering at Pace'
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
* Changing & Improving
* Communicating & Influencing
* Making Effective Decisions
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 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: .
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.