Python Job: Geospatial Analyst

Geospatial Analysis (Inside IR35)

Contract Term: Until end of March 2023

Contracting Authority: Defence Infrastructure Organisation (MOD)

Location: Remote

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

To do this we have an annual budget of almost £40 billion and a workforce comprising 193,000 people, almost 59,000 of whom are civilians. We currently manage more than £11 billion of spend every year.

Our work really matters; we offer engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services we provide. We employ people in many different roles and in many locations across the UK and abroad. We have jobs in policy, finance, HR, IS/IT, commercial and project management and all the types of jobs you would expect to find in a government department, or indeed in the private sector. We also employ doctors, dentists, teachers, police, fire service, quantity surveyors, and engineers to name a few. There are many opportunities to develop and progress both within MOD and across the wider Civil Service, whether you’re a permanent appointee or an interim.

SC clearance is required for this role therefore the successful candidate must be willing to undergo security clearance.

As a Geospatial Analysis, your main responsibilities would be:

· To provide a geo-data acquisition, management, analysis and dissemination service for geospatial outputs as required by the Geospatial manager in order to satisfy customer requirements and meeting business objectives.

· Key areas of responsibility include a 3d Geospatial Analyst at C1 level to cover a specialised urgent requirement for geospatial models in regards to BIM data.

· Building 3D models

· Support the delivery of analytical projects – specifically the 3d Asset Management Programme.

· Support the delivery of quality-assured analysis

· Select and apply appropriate analytical techniques

· Develop engaging and informative outputs and visualisations

· Ensuring projects are appropriately documented

· Seek feedback from recipients and peers to drive continuous improvement

· Engage with the DEx project management system ensuring processes are followed

· Proactive use of correct analytical tools to provide business insight

· Support the development and implementation of an advanced Geospatial Analytics capability (20%)

· Seek new ways to support MOD through the use of analysis

· Understand and support the implementation of analytical standards.

· Contribute to continuous improvement.

You’ll have relevant experience in:

· Use of ESRI ArcPro or similar in the creation of 3d Models

· Use of GIS software in general

· A good understanding of process flows through Python or Modelbuilder within the ArcPro environment

· Strong stakeholder management at all levels

· Previous experience as Geospatial Analyst / GIS Developer / Cartographer (not fully overlap of role)

SC clearance is required for this role therefore the successful candidate must be willing to undergo security clearance.

"In applying for this role you acknowledge the following; this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment, and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different."

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: £24,312.06 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Have you experience using GIS software?
• Do you have active sc clearance?
• Do you have experience as a Geospatial Analyst / GIS Developer / Cartographer?

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 06/10/2022