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.
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This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

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!

TECHNICAL SKILLS

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

• Business Analysis

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.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Business Analysis

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

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