HQ Job Description (JD)
Band 6
Directorate: Generic - Analysts
Job Description: Lead Analyst
Document Ref.
HQ-JES -2156_Generic - Lead Analyst_v2.0
Document Type
Management
Version
2.0
Classification
Unclassified
Date of Issue
17/07/19
Status
Baselined
Produced by
Head of Group
Authorised by
Reward Team
JD Evidence
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HQ Job Description
Job Title
Lead Analyst
Directorate
Generic - Analysts
Band
6
Overview of the job
The job holder will provide analytical support by identifying and analysing data and
developing the most appropriate reporting methodology for that data to support the
Directorate.
Summary
The post holder is responsible for managing, collating and verifying databases to ensure
the timely and accurate production of national, regional and local statistics / data to
support the Directorates / unit objectives.
The job holder provides complex, detailed and sometimes tactical policy advice to
operational and non operational staff. In addition, the job holder will act as a central
point of contact between internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities,
You will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Activities & Duties
? Will support the senior analysts in developing and delivering business
intelligence tools and reports that support operational delivery.
? Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
? Will work with internal and external stakeholder teams to develop and
maintain a management information dashboard.
? Support projects with data requests.
? Act as an account manager to support analytical requests
? Use all available data to identify emerging trends across the organisation and
make recommendations for improvement
? Identify options for potential solutions and assessing them for both technical
and business suitability;
? Overseeing implementation of a new system including data migration
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not
intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable
alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant
adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall
be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.
Behaviours
? Changing and Improving
? Making Effective Decisions
? Managing a Quality Service
? Delivering at Pace
? Working Together
Strengths
It is advised strengths are chosen locally, recommended 4-8.
Essential Experience
N.B. Converting job descriptions to the new Success Profile format means areas
captured in experience could also be assessed as a strength. Vacancy managers
should use their own judgement to decide where best to assess these.
Technical
Analyst posts will be open to individuals who are either members of one of the four
requirements
government analytical groups (GORS, GES, GSS, GSR) or who are actively working
towards this
The minimum criteria for entry into the Government Statistical Service is a 2:2 degree
in a subject containing formal statistical training, or relevant work experience with
HQ-JES -2156_Generic - Lead Analyst_v2.0
continuing professional development leading to a statistical qualification (RSS Higher
Certificate of equivalent).
The job holder should have knowledge of:
•
the National Statistics protocols and procedures and understanding the
implications of the 2007 National Statistics Acts
•
Analysing complex information using a range of statistical techniques
•
Developing systems to ensure data and analysis meet an appropriate level of
quality assurance
•
A range of statistical packages, for example: SAS, Excel, Access
Excellent knowledge of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
including:
•
Descriptive statistics and data presentation
•
Statistical forecasting
•
Simulation modelling
•
Regression
•
Time series analysis
Ability
Minimum Eligibility
? All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up
post.
? All external candidates are subject to 6 months’ probation. Internal
candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a
probationary period within HMPPS.
? All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or
organisation which HMPPS consider to be racist.
Hours of Work
(Unsocial Hours)
Allowances
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Success Profile
Experience
N.B. Converting job descriptions to
the new Success Profile format
Behaviours
Strengths
Ability
means areas captured in
Technical
experience could also be assessed
as a strength. Vacancy managers
should use their own judgement to
decide where best to assess these
Analyst posts will be open to individuals
It is advised strengths are
who are either members of one of the
Changing and Improving
chosen locally, recommended
four government analytical groups
4-8
(GORS, GES, GSS, GSR) or who are
actively working towards this
The minimum criteria for entry into the
Government Statistical Service is a 2:2
degree in a subject containing formal
statistical training, or relevant work
Making Effective Decisions
experience with continuing professional
development leading to a statistical
qualification (RSS Higher Certificate of
equivalent).
The job holder should have knowledge
of:
? the National Statistics protocols and
procedures and understanding the
Managing a Quality Service
implications of the 2007 National
Statistics Acts
? Analysing complex information
using a range of statistical
techniques
HQ-JES -2156_Generic - Lead Analyst_v2.0
? Developing systems to ensure data
and analysis meet an appropriate
level of quality assurance
? A range of statistical packages, for
example: SAS, Excel, Access
Excellent knowledge of a wide range of
quantitative and qualitative analytical
skills including:
? Descriptive statistics and data
Delivering at Pace
presentation
? Statistical forecasting
? Simulation modelling
? Regression
? Time series analysis
Working Together
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