Business Analyst at Ministry of Defence, Glasgow/Remote, 5 months, £Contract Rate

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be eligible and willing to undergo these checks.

 

As a Business Analyst, your main responsibilities will be:Map the current functions, outputs and structures of the APC's Career Management Operations (CM Ops) and the Support Branches as directed by SO1 Org Design. Identify the rationale behind individual operating models and make recommendations on outputs, structures, ownership and linkages to deliver a more balanced, responsive and flexible CM Ops and Support Branch within the directed Work Force (WF) envelope. Map the interactions of each the mentioned branches between their internal and external stakeholders.Identify the issues / challenges facing the Branches within the current operating context, including capability shortfalls. Identify any gaps within the CM Ops ecosystem, including those relating to the use of digital platforms / apps. Identify key themes in feedback from members of each Branch. Deliver against the specific ToRs provided by APC for each branch/Area.Provide recommendations for optimisation in line with specified ToRs - the review of the branches is to be informed by an awareness of the digital opportunitiespresented by ongoing and anticipated digital initiatives and anticipated levels of tech maturity. Essential SkillsMust be able to provide a detailed brief (including the methodology and milestones) of how they will analyse the respective branches.Proven experience of being the lead Business Analyst and not just a BA team member.Track record of developing and delivering creative organisational change options in a pressured operating environment Proven ability to elicit information and better working practices from people. Experience in employing a wide mix of analysis skillsets to interrogate broad and variable datasets contained within a variety of areas e.g. SharePoint, face-to-face and internal working practices An inquisitive mindset, able to see the bigger picture of people change, advising APC leaders on the options for change and the optimisation of current working practices. Ability to work at pace, prioritising and juggling conflicting demands constantly. Ability to exploit the opportunities afforded by digitalisation and to identify efficiencies that can be realised within individual teams or at Branch level, or discretionary outputs which could cease Desirable SkillsPrevious exposure to the military, in particular the Army, would be highly beneficial in allowing the successful applicant to integrate into the APC and start to deliver effect.

 

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.Armed Forces Covenant / CommitmentMOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.