Defence Business Services (DBS) Data Analyst, Stoke Gifford
Client: Ministry of Defence
Location: Stoke Gifford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: a1ea088048
Job Views: 7
Posted: 14.03.2025
Expiry Date: 28.04.2025
Job Description:
Data Analyst
Ministry of Defence
Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 12th March 2025
Reference number: 390533
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8QW; Tomlinson House, Norcross, Blackpool FY5 3WP; Gosport - Centurion Building PO13 9XA
About the job
Are you a dedicated person who is passionate about making a difference? Would you like to work for the Ministry of Defence?
Defence Business Services (DBS) is one of the largest shared service organisations in Europe that provides a wide range of corporate services to over 1.2 million end users, including serving and past military and families, as well as MoD civil servants and industry. DBS delivers large scale administration and smaller specialist services to enable the wider MOD to focus on its core aims, maintaining the UK’s Defence and Security.
DBS is committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues. We are building an inclusive culture and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of society. We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us through opportunities to develop your skills and experience. We also offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career accessible to you.
The Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS) are responsible for the delivery of payroll, pensions, welfare and compensation services to over 180,000 regular and reserve personnel and 1 million veterans and their families. The AFVS Data Team delivers an effective data management and governance service for all AFVS’s systems which store, manage and process MoD business data.
As a Data Analyst, you will be expected to use your analytical skills and knowledge to become a subject matter expert in MoD business metadata for AFVS’s major data systems. Responsibilities include:
* Work collaboratively with DBS’s Business Partner (SSCL) and Single Services, to implement effective data governance and management practices.
* Line management responsibility for one Support Metadata Analyst.
* Manage and maintain AFVS Data Systems Register, identifying potential new systems and their business use.
* Support identification of critical data and defining what good data looks like.
* Manage, monitor, and deliver accurate Data Dictionaries, Data Models, and Data Lineage Reference Artefacts.
* Maintain AFVS Military Data Team’s SharePoint sites in accordance with DBS ITMS rules.
* Scrutinise Change Requests for AFVS Data Systems.
* Act as primary reviewer of Data Team’s multiuser mailbox.
* Support monitoring of data obligations in Service Delivery Contract.
* Attend data and technical meetings as required.
* Cover for other Data Team members if needed.
Person specification
Technical Requirements:
* Analysis and Synthesis Skills
* Communication Skills
* Data Management
* Data Quality Assurance
* IT and Mathematics Skills
* Project Management Skills
* Good understanding of Data Governance and Data Management principles.
* Possess strong numerical and data analytics capabilities.
* Proficient in the use of MS Office Products and SQL.
* Knowledge of Military Service and Military HR.
* Experience of Oracle Systems.
Salary: 36,530
Frequency: Per year
Remote Job: Fully in-person
Employment type: Full-time
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