Within DDaT, the Data Services and Analytics (DSA) team find innovative uses for Home Office data and contains one of the most advanced data analytics centres in Government. We strive to lead the way in appropriate and proportionate use of data and analytics to deliver joined-up, intelligent services that unlock the value from data and improve decision making, policy and operations. What this means is a daily opportunity to work with teams across the Home Office's areas of responsibility, from borders, visas and passports, to policing and national security, with some of the largest and most varied datasets and in support of critical national initiatives.
Data Services and Analytics consist of technical and non-technical professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds, we are the hub of data expertise within the department. We support our teams with structured learning, both formal and on-the-job, mentoring and feedback. By joining Data Services and Analytics now, you can help drive forward our aim to become recognised as the leading provider of data insight services in Government.
A Senior Business Analyst will lead small to medium sized projects and will also be part of a team of analysts on larger, more complex projects, leading on specific epics/high level requirements. You will make sure outcomes are aligned with the service vision and business strategy by connecting the current and future business models and delivering towards achieving the business architecture strategy. You will also be involved in supporting and informing product iteration, evolution and optimisation.
What You'll Do:
* Investigating operational and business needs and problems and assisting in the recommendation of service improvement and business solutions.
* Understanding and defining the problem to be solved and ensuring strategic decision-making supports business outcomes as well as user needs.
* Eliciting, analysing and validating business requirements and user needs, as well as business strategy problems, in the most appropriate and effective manner and format.
* Collaborating with other professions within scope of the delivery to embed the Business Analysis role and value in the context of a project and multidisciplinary team.
* Planning and leading large areas of Business Analysis delivery, owning the challenge and driving through to conclusions.
* Creating acceptance criteria (often utilising the concept of Behavioural Driven Development) to allow your new service to be properly tested.
* Modelling processes/procedures using established techniques with understanding of their purpose and importance.
* Production of periodic performance measures to inform stakeholders and drive discussion around the required service.
What You'll Bring:
* Promoting and building strong relationships with a broad range of people (technical and non-technical), and applying proven communication, and analytical skills to ensure the team's plans and objectives are achieved.
* Constructively challenging, negotiating and persuading different stakeholders in order to achieve a consensus in opinion.
* Promoting working as a team, contributing ideas and opinions in a flat non-hierarchical structure and advocating to external people on the team's behalf.
* Being adaptable in shifting and uncertain environments.
* Communicating in a variety of methods, applying the appropriate methods to each scenario/audience.
At the Home Office, your work has real-world impact, shaping the safety and security of millions. We offer:
* Meaningful Work: Contribute to critical national security and public service initiatives.
* Career Growth: Benefit from tailored development frameworks and professional communities.
* Flexible Working: Balance your professional and personal life with hybrid work options.
* Diversity and Inclusion: Join a workplace where your unique background and talents are celebrated.
Additional Information:
This role requires SC clearance. To meet national security vetting requirements, you must typically have been resident in the UK for at least five years. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visas.
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