HQ Job Description (JD)
Band 5
Group Family: Generic - Analysts
Job Description: Analyst
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HQ-JES -2155_Generic - Analyst_v2.0
Document Type
Management
Version
2.0
Classification
Unclassified
Date of Issue
Status
Baselined
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JD Evidence
HQ-JES -2155_Generic - Analyst_v2.0
HQ Job Description
Job Title
Analyst
Directorate
Generic - Analysts
Band
5
Overview of the job
This is a specialist role responsible for the analysis of complex and diverse data sets.
Summary
The job holder will support the development of reporting data sets by providing
analytical support for management information and statistics. They will develop and
maintain data analysis tools to manage, summarise and present data in an
understandable and usable format to internal and external stakeholders.
The role will apply specialist analytical techniques to the maintenance and
development of management information and statistics. They produce high quality
statistical analysis, both on a regular and an ad hoc basis
Responsibilities,
You will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Activities & Duties
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Provide accurate and in-depth data analysis to support decision making.
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Will develop and maintain data analysis tools for internal and external
stakeholders.
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Responsible for monitoring and responding to all external data requests into
the directorate within specified timescales.
•
Supporting non-analytical colleagues in use and interpretation of data
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Utilise contrasting and incomplete datasets to draw conclusions
•
Organise and prioritise own workload, ensuring that regular reports and
information are provided on time and also responds to ad hoc data requests within
specified timescales.
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Responsible for the production of complex strategic reports including in-
depth research and statistical analysis, the drafting of narrative and graphical
representations in relation to management information.
•
Responsible for designing, operating and updating a range of reporting
systems and databases, collating and supplying data for routine and ad hoc
management reports safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of
official data.
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Produce reports and provide ad hoc contributions and briefing for PQs, FOIs
•
Develop and maintain data analysis tools to manage, summarise and present
data in an understandable and usable format for internal and external stakeholders.
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.
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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 at least 2 years relevant work
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
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
Please do not alter this box
? 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
Strengths
Behaviours
Ability
Experience
Technical
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
implications of the 2007 National
Statistics Acts
? Analysing complex information
Managing a Quality Service
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:
?
Delivering at Pace
Descriptive statistics and data
presentation
? Statistical forecasting
? Simulation modelling
HQ-JES -2155_Generic - Analyst_v2.0
? Regression
? Time series analysis
Working Together
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