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Data AnalystMinistry of DefenceApply before 11:55 pmon Wednesday 12th March 2025 Reference number: 390533Salary:£36,530 per annum (pro rata)A Civil Service Pension with anemployer contribution of 28.97%Contract type:PermanentLocation:Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS348QWKentigern House - Glasgow G2 8EXTomlinson House, Norcross,Blackpool FY5 3WPGosport - Centurion Building PO13 9XAInnsworth -Imjin Barracks GL3 1HW About the jobAre you a dedicated person whois passionate about making a difference? Would you like to work forthe Ministry of Defence? Defence Business Services (DBS) is one ofthe largest shared service organisations in Europe that provides awide range of corporate services, to over 1.2 million end users,including serving and past military and families, as well as MoDcivil servants and industry. DBS delivers large scaleadministration and smaller specialist services to enable the widerMOD to focus on its core aims, maintaining the UK’s Defence andSecurity. Services include Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Financeand Procurement. Our Vision - To support UK defence customers withoutstanding service every time.Our Mission – Together we willproudly support Defence, continuously improving and deliveringflexible, timely, sustainable and value for money services thatunderpin the whole force and enhance operational capability.â¯DBSis committed to creating a great place to work for all ourcolleagues. We are building an inclusive culture and respectfulenvironment that reflects the diversity of the society.⯠We wantto maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for usthrough opportunities to develop your skills and experience. Wealso offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to makea fulfilling career accessible to you and offer a Civil Servicepension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Where yourrole permits, we support a blended working approach alternativelyknown as hybrid working. Where business needs allow, some roles maybe suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.â¯This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-basedemployees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of theirworking time in office, subject to capacity and any requiredworkplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations forofficial business, or work in another MOD office, will also counttowards this level of attendance. Applicants can request furtherinformation regarding how this may work in their team from theVacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence BusinessServices cannot respond to any questions about workingarrangements. DBS has recently undertaken a review of itsoperational locations in the North West, and have consolidated allactivities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the newGovernment Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to takeplace in 2026.Come and join the DBS community today! JobdescriptionThe Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS) areresponsible for the delivery of payroll, pensions, welfare andcompensation services to over 180,000 regular and reserve personneland 1 million veterans and their families via numerous ITplatforms. The AFVS Data Team are responsible for delivering aneffective data management and governance service, in accordancewith Government/MoDs Data Strategies, Policies & Practices, forall AFVS’s systems which store, manage and process MoD businessdata, including their associated data interfaces.As a Data Analystyou will be expected to use your analytical skills and knowledge tobecome a subject matter expert in MoD business metadata for AFVS’smajor data systems (inc Armed Forces HR System andPensions/Compensation System). Responsibilities of role include:Work collaboratively with DBS’s Business Partner (SSCL) and SingleServices, to implement effective data governance and managementpractices to all data holdings and data interfaces in AFVS estate.Line management responsibility for one Support Metadata Analyst.Manage and maintain AFVS Data Systems Register (includinginbound/outbound interfaces). Identify potential new systems, theirbusiness use, data contents and Data Quality (DQ)/metadatarequirements. Support identification of critical data and definingwhat good data looks like. Undertake data lifecycle activities forcritical data and ensure its purpose and use are documented.Support the identification and investigation of DQ risks andissues, including root cause, business impact and potentialcorrective/preventive measures. Manage, monitor, and deliveraccurate Data Dictionaries, Data Models, Master Data Lists and DataLineage Reference Artefacts service to End Users/Stakeholders ofAFVS data (inc creating new bespoke metadata artefacts whenrequired) to promote intelligent use of data to improve decisionmaking and data insights. Maintain AFVS Military Data Team’sSharePoint sites, ensuring all sites managed in accordance with DBSITMS rules. Scrutinise Change Requests for AFVS Data Systems toensure any negative impacts to AFVS data including its managementand governance are identified. Support AFVS/SSCL in delivering DQby Design (DQbD) in any changes to promote improved DQ. Act asprimary reviewer of Data Team’s multiuser mailbox, includingtriaging messages, acknowledge receipt and forwarding to correctpoint of contact/Team member to answer. Support monitoring of dataobligations in Service Delivery Contract (SDC) to ensure DBSreceive value for money and benefit of incumbent Business Partner.Attend/participate AFVS data and technical meetings, datagovernance forums when required. Cover for others Data Team membersif required to support Data Team meeting their service obligations.Person specificationTechnical Requirements (Digital, Data andTechnology Professional Capability Framework (DDat)), Data AnalystRole: Analysis and Synthesis Skills (Working level) CommunicationSkills (Working level) Data Management (Working level) DataModelling, Data Cleansing, and Data Enrichment Skills (Awarenesslevel) Data Quality Assurance, validation, and Linkage Skills(Working level) Data Visualisation (Awareness level) IT andMathematics Skills (Working level) Logical and Creative ThinkingSkills (Working level) Project Management Skills (Working level)Statistical methods and data analysis skills (Working level)Essential Skills Good understanding of Data Governance and DataManagement principles as applied to business data, includingdifferent data types, data lifecycles, data quality, security andGDPR requirements. Understanding of relational databases and dataflows, including design models, system technical documentation andassociated metadata and lineage. Understanding and ability to applydata governance and management practices across data holdings anddata flows. Including identification, investigation and managementof data quality issues, their impacts, and risks to the business.Possess strong numerical and data analytics capabilities withproven expertise in investigating and tackling complex technicaldata issues following an analytical and systematic approachapplying attention to detail. Good communication skills, includingthe ability to communicate effectively at all levels on topics of atechnical & complex nature. Proficient in the use of MS OfficeProducts such as Word, PowerPoint and in particular MS Excel(advanced level). Ability to write SQL code (or willingness tolearn). Ability to thrive in a demanding environment and add valueto the team by leveraging experience, knowledge and apply soundjudgment to the business demands. Desirable Skills Knowledge andunderstanding of Military Service and Military HR. Experience ofOracle Systems (in particular, Oracle EBS, Oracle Analytics Server(OAS), Oracle Enterprise Data Quality (EDQ) and Oracle EnterpriseMetadata Management (EOMM)). Additional information:Salary:36,530Frequency: Per yearRemote Job: Fully in-personEmploymenttype: Full-time