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Job summary
The Data and Insights team reports to Head of Commercial Data and Systems and are responsible for the following:
- Defining data strategy and approach
- Managing central datasets (with input from stakeholders)
- Producing, managing and governing MI
- Providing employee, financial and commercial analytics (for local stakeholders to action)
- Managing supplier information and analytics
- Conducting supplier segmentation
- Generating insights and providing gap analysis (for local owners to action)
- Collating data from wider stakeholders
- Producing the datasets and associated slides to support non-contract procurement activity
- Developing, managing and reviewing KPIs and other metrics from KPI framework
- Tracking against KPIs
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
Data and Analytics Reporting Officer responsible for:
- Managing and delivering Cabinet Office reporting obligations (with input from local stakeholders)
- Data analysis of Comrcl data derived from Core Systems
- Engaging stakeholders & maintaining stakeholder networks
- Developing and maintaining dashboards and data tools
- Identifying data, investigating and analysing data issues
- Capturing data requirements from the business
- Upskilling stakeholders across the Commercial Function in agreed data business practices
- Production of datasets and associated slideSupporting the production, management and governance of data
Applicants should note that the Data & Insights team are currently working a hybrid pattern involving Working From Home with one day a week attendance in office (Tuesdays). This may rise to 2 days in office going forward.
Person specification
Skills / experience / knowledge
- Experience and knowledge of excel and data visualisation software such as Power BI
- Knowledge of Commercial / contract management / procurement experience gained within Public or Private Commercial sectors
- Knowledge of the Commercial lifecycle and related compliance / governance requirements (e.g. EU procurement directives
- Demonstration of excellent stakeholder engagement & management at all levels, internally and externally
Qualifications/experience
Experience of Contracting, Purchasing & Finance (CP&F) and Cognos Analytics reporting would be desirable but not essential
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to take on tasks and quickly analyse the requirements and potential solutions, and work to challenging deadlines and with minimal supervision. They will demonstrate a pro-active approach to solving issues to deliver quality outputs.
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Benefits
£9,134 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- 25 days Annual Leave rising to 30 days after 5 years service
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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.
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 by 31st December 2022. 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.
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.
Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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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Selection process details
Candidates should apply online
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your: Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience.
Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit.
Candidates will be asked to provide a 750 word personal statement .
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include: job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
The sift will be based on scores from the CV and Personal Statement.
Closure date for applications is 1155 pm Friday 04 August 2023.
Sifting planned to take place week commencing 07 Aug 2023
Interviews planned to take place week commencing 14 Aug 2023
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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 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
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Job contact :
- Name : Sean Kains – Line Manager
- Email : sean.kains489@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk
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