Decision Support Analyst

Decision Support Analyst
Location: Andover, Hampshire, GB, SP11 8HT

About the role

Here at Babcock International we're looking to recruit a Decision Support Analyst to join the team, in an Army HQ embedded role dealing with the delivery of coordinated analysis to support basic fleet management functions, both internally to Babcock and to the Authority.

Utilising recognised fleet management processes and complex data analysis, you will deploy best practice techniques to support the Authority and the business to ensure the right vehicles, are in the right fleet, in the right place, in the right configuration and at the right time, in order to support the customer's operational and training needs.

Main responsibilities include:

Be a Readiness Subject Matter Expert (SME) delivering on behalf of the HQ Field Army, the Army Operating Order - GEM annually and respond expediently to the requests for information and assistance that are related to readiness for the Field Army.
Deliver effective fleet management analysis as a function; enabled through enhanced situational awareness, data analysis, drawing salient conclusions, providing depth to understanding, and adding value to the Army's decision support capabilities.
Providing analysis and reporting to support fleet allocation, option, change, optimisation and priority recommendations, against the four fleet construct (basic unit, training uplift, sustainment and operational fleets).
Provision of management information and reports, using a centralised data source, for both internal and customer consumption.
Manage the relationship and expectations of key internal, customer and supplier stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity working on a fast paced and busy Fleet management function, for a major organisation that will have a direct impact in assisting the British Army with their Fleet optimisation.

What do I need to do the role?

The successful candidate is likely to come from a background in military equipment/vehicles, or possess commercial experience; ideally within data analysis/decision support/information exploitation.

You will also possess the following skills:
* Analytically minded with the ability to interpret data and make recommendations and produce reports
* Excellent IT skills, in particular strong Excel and PowerPoint
* Able to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders in the British Army
* Ability to problem solve and take pro-active steps where necessary in order to assist the customer

What else do I need to know?

There is potential for home working within this role.

We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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About Babcock International

For more than a century, Babcock the Aerospace and Defence has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure, and specialist training.

Babcock DSG is committed to the continual development of its employees and to support this you may be required to undertake activity within your competence or accredited skillset across a variety roles within your operational function or discipline consistent with your pay band. Additionally, training will be provided where required to broaden your personal competence and skills profile to maximise opportunities for your flexibility, personal development and deployability to provide experience across a range of roles and services we provide to our customers.

We are committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You will benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please visit our website.

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Closing date: 26/07/2021