United Kingdom Job Openings
Ministry of Defence
Army - Senior Analysts
Warminster
FULL TIME
September 5, 2024
Details
Reference number
365381
Salary
£43,080
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Army - Headquarters Land Warfare Centre (LWC) - Operational Research Branch (ORB)
Type of role
Analytical
Operational Research
Operational Research
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time
Number of jobs available
3
Contents
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Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
Apply and further information
Location
Warminster, South West England, BA12 0DJ
About the job
Job summary
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.
The Field Army Operational Research Branch (ORB), which is part of the British Army’s Land Warfare Centre, uses analytical techniques to support better decision making. We manage and deliver research, studies, wargames, experiments and deployed scientific support. The branch delivers experimentation and exploration activities support of Field Army and NATO formations, operating at the most suitable location, whether that be in the UK or overseas. The team employs mathematical and analytical approaches to aid in military planning, problem solving and decision making. It makes full use of the analytical options presented in the Live, Virtual and Constructive environments to support senior officers in decision making. These roles have a pivotal input into how the Army fights, integrating new equipment and capabilities as the Army modernises, formation readiness and planning for deploying on operations.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
The Field Army Operational Research Branch (ORB), which is part of the British Army’s Land Warfare Centre, uses analytical techniques to support better decision making. We manage and deliver research, studies, wargames, experiments and deployed scientific support. The branch delivers experimentation and exploration activities support of Field Army and NATO formations, operating at the most suitable location, whether that be in the UK or overseas. The team employs mathematical and analytical approaches to aid in military planning, problem solving and decision making. It makes full use of the analytical options presented in the Live, Virtual and Constructive environments to support senior officers in decision making. These roles have a pivotal input into how the Army fights, integrating new equipment and capabilities as the Army modernises, formation readiness and planning for deploying on operations.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
We have three positions available within the branch 2x Senior Deployable Operational Analysts and a Wargaming Senior Analyst.
SENIOR DEPLOYABLE OPERATIONAL ANALYST
As a Senior Deployable Operational Analyst, you will be a member of the ORBs Operational Analysis Team. This is an exciting role which provides unique opportunities for you to work embedded within British Army formation Headquarters. You will deploy on exercises/operations to lead the provision of operational analysis to support planning and decision-making with formations such as 1st (UK) Division, 3rd (UK) Division and HQ Allied Rapid Reaction Corps. Your time will be split between desk based (approximately 65% of the time) and deployed on exercise/operations with the Army (approximately 35% of the time). The role is often embedded in field conditions, which can be austere at times, so a robust character and good sense of humour are essential.
You will be required to meet and maintain pre-deployment training standards, which includes a requirement to pass a medical and maintain a basic level of fitness. You will need you to have or attain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. There will be a regular requirement to travel, including overseas, to attend training exercises and courses, therefore there is an expectation that you will be able to facilitate this.
We will need you to:
As the Wargaming Senior Analyst will be responsible for development, management and delivery of wargaming within the Field Army for the purposes of training and Warfare Development. This is an exciting role which provides unique opportunities for you to work embedded within British Army units and formation Headquarters. You will deliver wargames to military training audiences from Corp to Unit level at military sites throughout the UK, with occasional support to overseas exercises. Your time will be split between desk based and deployed on training exercises or activities with the Army. You may be required to deploy on operational theatres in support of any required operational surge requirement of Operational Analysis.
You will be required to meet and maintain pre-deployment training standards, which includes a requirement to pass a medical and maintain a basic level of fitness. You will need to have or attain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. There will be a regular requirement to travel, including overseas, to attend training exercises and courses, therefore there is an expectation that you will be able to facilitate this.
You will be responsible for:
SENIOR DEPLOYABLE OPERATIONAL ANALYST
As a Senior Deployable Operational Analyst, you will be a member of the ORBs Operational Analysis Team. This is an exciting role which provides unique opportunities for you to work embedded within British Army formation Headquarters. You will deploy on exercises/operations to lead the provision of operational analysis to support planning and decision-making with formations such as 1st (UK) Division, 3rd (UK) Division and HQ Allied Rapid Reaction Corps. Your time will be split between desk based (approximately 65% of the time) and deployed on exercise/operations with the Army (approximately 35% of the time). The role is often embedded in field conditions, which can be austere at times, so a robust character and good sense of humour are essential.
You will be required to meet and maintain pre-deployment training standards, which includes a requirement to pass a medical and maintain a basic level of fitness. You will need you to have or attain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. There will be a regular requirement to travel, including overseas, to attend training exercises and courses, therefore there is an expectation that you will be able to facilitate this.
We will need you to:
- Deploy on exercises and operations (including planning events), for short periods, to provide OA advice and support to Field Army decision making. This is likely to necessitate working in shift work for extend-ed working days, operating in field conditions and working collaboratively with other analysts from both industry and across government.
- Work as the lead of a group of analysts or as part of a team in support of a lead analyst. You will be able to use the full range of Land deployable OA tools and methods.
- Be able to capture requirements for analytical support and provide timely responses using tools and other bespoke analytical methods. Be able to present back results in a concise, understandable way to a military stakeholder in both written and verbal briefs.
- Establish and maintain suitable pre-deployment qualifications, to be ready to deploy on operations.
- Produce Post Exercise Reports (PXR).
- Represent HQ LWC when liaising with the Field Army and working in support of OA tasks, delivered by external suppliers. This may include sharing Land OA knowledge or supervising outputs.
- Be able to operate common analytical methods, to cover areas such as statistical modelling, data mining, analytics, and visualisation.
- Contribute to the development and sharing of OA best practice, this may include producing guidance documentation, training, information, and communications.
- Provide OA consultation and technical expertise to inform studies, experimentation and wargaming activity in support of Op Research programme objectives. This also includes activity to develop the Land OA capability.
As the Wargaming Senior Analyst will be responsible for development, management and delivery of wargaming within the Field Army for the purposes of training and Warfare Development. This is an exciting role which provides unique opportunities for you to work embedded within British Army units and formation Headquarters. You will deliver wargames to military training audiences from Corp to Unit level at military sites throughout the UK, with occasional support to overseas exercises. Your time will be split between desk based and deployed on training exercises or activities with the Army. You may be required to deploy on operational theatres in support of any required operational surge requirement of Operational Analysis.
You will be required to meet and maintain pre-deployment training standards, which includes a requirement to pass a medical and maintain a basic level of fitness. You will need to have or attain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. There will be a regular requirement to travel, including overseas, to attend training exercises and courses, therefore there is an expectation that you will be able to facilitate this.
You will be responsible for:
- Coordination and management all aspects of wargame support, design, analysis and execution using standard project management methodology.
- Leads as wargame facilitator for wargames, including coordination with game customers, briefing leadership on each wargame and overseeing the execution of each wargame on location and as hosted by Fd Army units.
- Assists in identifying customer (Field Army formations and units) requirements and designing wargames.
- Contribute to the development and sharing of wargaming best practice, this may include producing guidance documentation, training, information, and communications.
- Supports Director Land Warfare with the Army Wargaming Community of Interest, including coordina-tion of events, wargaming training, education and professional development.
- The management of the LWC Wargaming Facility and the Op Research wargame library, this includes maintaining an awareness of Commercial-Of-The-Shelf wargames and their applicability in a military environment.
- Supports Operational Analysis Team with Operations Planning, Exercise Planning and Mission Rehearsal processes through the provision of wargaming and simulation support.
- Exploits emerging data analytic capabilities to improve wargaming and simulation capabilities and im-prove fidelity for wargame customers.
- Contributes to the development of Army wargaming doctrine and policy, and of technical and non-technical tools to support wargaming.
- Provide wargaming consultation and technical expertise to inform studies, experimentation and war-gaming activity in support of Op Research programme objectives.
- Engage with other Defence Wargaming organisations to ensure continuity of approach and maintaining an understanding of their service provision, facilities and delivery mechanisms.
Person specification
SENIOR DEPLOYABLE OPERATIONAL ANALYST
Essential criteria:
Essential criteria:
Essential criteria:
- You must have a degree, preferably in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subject OR extensive experience in Military Operational Research.
- You must have experience of applying analytical techniques to support decision making.
- You must hold a valid UK driving licence.
- You have experience of working in a military environment and/or with a military customer.
- You have experience of applying Operational Analysis techniques.
- You are a member of a relevant professional body (e.g. The Operational Research Society).
Essential criteria:
- You must have extensive experience in wargaming development, management and delivery together with a good level of analytical and technical knowledge.
- Experience of military modelling, simulation and experimentation.
- You must hold a valid UK driving licence.
- You have experience of working in a military environment and/or with a military customer.
- You have experience of applying Operational Analysis techniques.
- Experience of planning and conducting non-military wargames or simulations
Qualifications
You must have a degree, preferably in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subject OR extensive experience in Military Operational Research.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Operational Analysis Functional Competences – Use and development of tools & techniques
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,480 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other benefits for Army civil servants include:
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.
Other local benefits include access to a gym and an on site shop.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and homebased 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.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Other benefits for Army civil servants include:
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
- Highly competitive pension scheme
- Personal and professional development of skills
- Alternative working patterns for many roles
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave
- 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
- Learning and Development
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.
Other local benefits include access to a gym and an on site shop.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and homebased 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.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
You will be assessed on behaviours, experience and technical knowledge at sift and interview.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (750 - Word count)
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours and Technical Skills:-
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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (750 - Word count)
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours and Technical Skills:-
- Making Effective Decisions
- Operational Analysis Functional Competences – Use and development of tools & techniques
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours and Technical Skills:-
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Managing A Quality Service
- Delivering At Pace
- Operational Analysis Functional Competences – Use and development of tools & techniques
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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).
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People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name :
Harry Thomas
Email :
Harry.Thomas100@mod.gov.uk
Email :
DBSCiv Pers-Resourcing Team3@mod.gov.uk
Further information
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: , Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email:info@csc.gov.uk
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