Full-Time DE&S Maritime Lead Analyst
Job Description
Salary
£64,600 – £76,000 per annum (plus benefits).
Summary
Join an integral part of the UK’s Defence and play your part in the procurement and in-service support of all our armed forces’ equipment, from fighter jets, armoured vehicles, submarines and aircraft carriers, to clothing, food, and ammunition. If you have the pride, passion and commitment to be part of an exciting organisation at the forefront of supporting our country’s Armed Forces deliver on operations at home and abroad, then apply online now!
Job description
We are looking for a Lead Operational Analyst to join the Innovation and Future Capabilities (IFC) team based in Bristol.
The IFC team is responsible for planning for and establishing new warship procurement programmes within DE&S. This includes setting requirements and placing contracts for the Royal Navy’s future warships and other maritime equipment.
As our Lead Analyst will undertake a coordinating role acting as the controlling mind behind a range of closely related systems engineering activities. Initially this will support the competition for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme, helping to define the technical requirements and interactions with Industry in the Design and Build contracts and providing technical input to the associated MOD/Government approvals gates. Your role will then transition to subsequent warship procurement programmes within the IFC.
Your role will require continuous interaction with the MARCAP Capability Sponsor; the Requirements Manager; the Chief Engineer and their delegated Approving Authorities, as well as technical subject matter experts, and Dstl.
Responsibilities
• Supporting ongoing Maritime fleet mix studies, including maintenance of the RN 30 year plan, Strategic Defence Reviews and shipbuilding strategies. Leading on capability analysis/modelling and supporting cost and industrial analysis/modelling where required
• Supporting requirements management across IFC, including the development of Survivability requirements and commissioning Operational Analysis (OA) to support maritime platform procurements
• Oversight, maintenance and development of data analysis (Data Science), OA and operational modelling capabilities to support wider IFC decision making (e.g. Main gate and Initial Gate OASP, COEIA etc.)
• Maintaining a close working relationship with DSTL and other stakeholders. This would include establishing an ongoing customer/supplier relationship with funding to maintain models and Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) in the key areas where IFC projects will need support
• Providing advice to teams across IFC on OA tools, techniques and where to get support (even if internally through a knowledge base of experts within IFC and wider)
• Ongoing engagement with Front Line Commands, Programme Management Office, Maritime Warfare Centre (MWC) and Defence Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC) on capability modelling and operational concepts development to support decision-making, ensuring that when new capabilities and operational concepts are passed to DE&S there is clear consensus and continuation of understanding of what capability is required
• IFC/DE&S presence and presentations at key OA/ events to maintain currency of knowledge and expertise. Also to make the OA community aware of the IFC Role, capabilities and requirements. Events and panels could include the International Symposium for Military Operation Research (normally held in UK and sponsored by DSTL) and the Military Operations Research Symposium (MORS) which is a joint UK/US event sponsored by Office of Naval Research (ONR)
• Develop a better understanding of OA tools and techniques for all IFC staff, including developing training opportunities and CPD. This will include encouraging and supporting junior staff in producing and presenting papers at OA/OR events
• Engage with industry as required to support OA modelling and simulation
What you will be assessed against
To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
• Level 6 (or Higher) Qualification in an engineering subject, and registration with a relevant Professional Engineering Institute or equivalent body as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer
• An understanding of OA models and Tools and demonstrable experience of applying a variety of quantitative and/or qualitative analysis/research techniques to solve complex problems within the defence industry
• Understanding of Military Warfare techniques, tactics and procedures
• A working knowledge of Military Operability and Operational Analysis including Operability Evaluation and experience in interpreting/analysing and producing Military Operational concepts. Leading to the development of platform concepts and derivation of associated User and System requirements
• Requirements engineering and analysis techniques such as functional analysis , analytical hierarchical processes, etc. derivation of User and System Requirements and evaluation metrics
It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• Developing platform and operating concepts and understanding of latest Maritime Autonomous System concepts
• An understanding and working knowledge of DSTL maritime Operational Analysis capabilities
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:
• Improving Engineering Capability
• Application of analytical techniques
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
• Leadership
• Communicating and influencing
What’s in it for you?
You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.
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Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.
About your team
Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces. Engineering is the largest business area within DE&S – and it’s one of the most fulfilling too. From managing technical risks, engineering resources and services, to defining and assuring best practice, our engineers are exemplars both within DE&S and our industry partners and professional bodies.
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Benefits
Please find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ here
This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
Simply click on the apply button to create an account and upload your CV which clearly demonstrates the following areas (which you will be assessed against):
• Key Achievements
• Relevant Experience
• Applied Knowledge and Skills
For additional guidance on writing a CV for DE&S, please click here
Firstly we’ll check that you meet the essential criteria that are listed for the role. If you do, we’ll then carry out a more detailed review of your CV to see if your qualifications and experience are a good match for the role(s).
If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to an interview so you can meet us, discuss your Key Achievements, Relevant Experience and Applied knowledge & Skills. In addition to the above, you’ll also be assessed against a technical competence and the listed behaviours, aligned to ourDE&S Behaviours which can be found attached at the bottom of the page.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKs
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Further information on nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
How to Apply
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