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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

28d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Data
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Leeds, +4
  • 4d left

AI generated summary

  • You must pass Security Check clearance, excel in data visualization, SQL, PowerBI, and DAX. Also, coach others, assess data quality, and prepare data with minimal guidance.
  • You will develop data analysis products, coach teams, support MI standards, guide stakeholders in agile settings, and contribute to continuous improvement across DWP’s MI developer community.

Requirements

  • Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance.
  • Data Visualisation
  • You can understand the appropriate media to communicate findings. You can shape and share communications relevant to the audience. You can give tactical recommendations.
  • Identify capability gaps for yourself, team and stakeholders. Take time to coach, mentor and develop other colleagues. Reflect on own work, continuously seek and act on feedback to improve own performance.
  • Identify appropriate ways to collect, collate and prepare data. Decide if data is accurate and fit for purpose. Prepare and cleanse data with limited guidance.
  • SQL and PowerBI, including data modelling, DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), Power Query, and report/dashboard creation.

Responsibilities

  • As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for developing data analysis products which meet stakeholder needs to agreed timescales, as well as coaching others on how to best do this.
  • You will support continuous improvement of standards and provide leadership to develop the broader MI developer community across DWP, providing technical guidance alongside other data analysis functions for stakeholders.
  • Working in our MI Support Hub you will have the fantastic opportunity of being able to guide and coach hundreds of teams across DWP, cascading skills and knowledge on how to best develop MI products.
  • This is because many of the teams that engage with DWP MI and build products on our platform are doing so on a best endeavours basis.
  • You will be responsible for steering and coaching such teams, with the option to yourself embed in wider DWP teams for a period to help them grow their skills.
  • There are also MI developer roles in our teams for scenarios where we are commissioned to develop MI reports on behalf of other DWP teams, such as the Secretary of State SoS dashboard.
  • You’ll work as part of an agile development team, and work with stakeholders to develop a product that meets their needs, but at the same time guides them in how to achieve this in the best possible approach.
  • As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for developing data analysis products which meet stakeholder needs to agreed timescales, as well as coaching others on how to best do this.
  • You will support continuous improvement of standards and provide leadership to develop the broader MI developer community across DWP, providing technical guidance alongside other data analysis functions for stakeholders.
  • Working in our MI Support Hub you will have the fantastic opportunity of being able to guide and coach hundreds of teams across DWP, cascading skills and knowledge on how to best develop MI products.
  • This is because many of the teams that engage with DWP MI and build products on our platform are doing so on a best endeavours basis.
  • You will be responsible for steering and coaching such teams, with the option to yourself embed in wider DWP teams for a period to help them grow their skills.
  • There are also MI developer roles in our teams for scenarios where we are commissioned to develop MI reports on behalf of other DWP teams, such as the Secretary of State SoS dashboard.
  • You’ll work as part of an agile development team, and work with stakeholders to develop a product that meets their needs, but at the same time guides them in how to achieve this in the best possible approach.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support hybrid work arrangements where employees can work part of the week in the office and part from home.

Is prior experience in data analysis required for this role?

Yes, candidates should have relevant experience in data analysis to effectively meet stakeholder needs and develop data products.

What technical skills will be assessed during the selection process?

Technical skills assessed include Data Visualisation, SQL and PowerBI proficiency, including data modelling, DAX, Power Query, and report/dashboard creation.

What support is provided for professional development?

The role includes funded learning and development opportunities, such as industry-recognised qualifications, coaching, mentoring, and talent development programmes.

Are there flexible working patterns available?

Yes, we offer flexible working patterns including job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time, and compressed hours to support work-life balance.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary for this role ranges from £42,614 to £45,081, with a potential Digital Allowance of up to £5,215 for exceptional candidates.

Is a security clearance required for this job?

Yes, this role requires passing a Security Check clearance as part of the appointment process.

How can candidates get more information about the role?

Candidates can contact Caicy Sandford at Caicy.sandford1@dwp.gov.uk for further details about the role.

What are the annual leave benefits?

Employees are entitled to at least 25 days of annual leave on entry, increasing to 30 days over time, plus 9 days of public and privilege leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).

What kind of team will I work with?

You will work as part of an agile development team collaborating with various stakeholders to create data analysis products that meet their needs.

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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy.

Government
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1948
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is the UK’s largest government department and is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. It administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits, serving around 20 million customers. DWP is responsible for understanding and dealing with the causes of poverty rather than its symptoms encouraging people to work and making work pay encouraging disabled people and those with ill health to work and be independent providing a decent income for people of pension age and promoting saving for retirement providing value for money and reducing levels of fraud and error reducing work-related death and serious injury in workplaces through the Health and Safety Executive DWP is a fast paced organisation which puts leadership at the centre of its transformation journey. The majority of DWP colleagues are part of the Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) – providing customer service to DWP’s 20 million customers across the UK. ODP is a thriving, inclusive professional community that supports colleagues and encourages them to learn, develop, grow and progress in their career to reach their full potential.