Specialist role |
Business analyst |
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Summary of the work |
The business analyst will act as a Critical Friend for the New Style of IT (Deployed) programme, providing independent scrutiny of programme performance; constructive challenge of delivery plans and strategies; technical advice and guidance to the leadership team; and mentoring support to the SRO. |
Latest start date |
01/02/2021 |
Expected contract length |
Contract expiry date of 10 January 2023 |
Location |
No specific location, for example they can work remotely |
Organisation the work is for |
Ministry of Defence, Defence Digital |
Maximum day rate |
£1040 |
Early market engagement |
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Who the specialist will work with |
The Critical Friend will work closely with the SRO, engage with Programme Board members and join briefings with senior stakeholders including the Chief Information Officer.The role will necessitate regular engagement with the Programme Director, based in UKStratCom HQ, Northwood and the Deployed Platform Services Delivery Team, based in Service Delivery and Operations, Corsham. |
What the specialist will work on |
1. Provide independent scrutiny of programme performance.2. Provide constructive challenge of delivery plans and strategies.3. Provide technical advice and guidance to the leadership team.4. Provide mentoring support to the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO).5. Be a member of the Quarterly Programme Board.6. Be invited to attend the monthly Programme Executives and Capability Integration Working Groups. |
Address where the work will take place |
The individual will work remotely during the current Covid-19 pandemic.In future, attendance at UKStratCom HQ, Northwood and SDO, Corsham is likely to be required for Programme Boards and other events (these will be scheduled with at least four weeks advance notice). |
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Working arrangements |
The Critical Friend will be required to attend all quarterly Programme Boards (initially remotely) and on ad-hoc basis as required (with appropriate notification) Programme Executives; Capability Integration Working Groups; Demonstrations; and testing exercises. It is envisaged that this will equate to two days per month/24 days per year. |
Security clearance |
SC clearance must be in place prior to the contract starting due to the projects the individual is required to work with. |
Additional terms and conditions |
An Intermediary Regulations 35 Assessment has been carried out using the HRMC Check Employment Status For Tax (CEST). This requirement falls inside.A DCCP risk assessment has been carried out and this requirement is low risk ref RAR-ZKYT2596. |
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How many specialists to evaluate |
3 |
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Cultural fit criteria |
-Work with a collaborative 'one team' mentality across the programme enterprise. -Constructively challenge delivery plans and strategies. -Provide honest and objective scrutiny of programme performance. -Be prepared to act as a disruptor, injecting energy into challenging the status quo and thinking differently. -Demonstrate integrity, discretion, and an appreciation of good governance and public propriety. -Draw on experience, professional credibility and authority to challenge the leadership team. |
Assessment methods |
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Evaluation weighting |
Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% |
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