ARMYHQ2/00225-FIELD-ARMY-CFA-LEAD-DEVELOPER

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Summary of the work Lead Developer for Commander Field Army (CFA) on commodity planning, demand and performance measurement process change and prototyping. CFA currently spends £280M on commodities annually, this position will work in a small team, understanding systems, working with stakeholders suggesting process changes and developing, implementing and supporting prototype tools pan business. Specialist role Developer Expected Contract Length 220 days with option period of a further 220 days or part thereof. Latest start date 01/06/2017 Maximum Day Rate A maximum day rate of £875 per day. Who Speclialist Work With MOD Civil Servants, Military Personnel, Contractors The Specialist will be required to work with the Authority and other internal/external agencies to ensure coherent delivery of the services. It is anticipated that the Specialist will agree with the Authority to spend varying degrees of time located at the Authority’s site for face-to-face meetings and to carry out work of a security sensitive nature. What Specialists Work On 1. Supporting current prototype inventory tools. 2. Assisting AIS with porting prototype tools onto ADW. 3. Writing all required system documentation. 4. Conduct analysis on current processes and design, build and publish reports as requested / directed by the Project Manager. 5. Advise on the most efficient design and architecture for future business practices. 6. To undertake any other analysis, process work or related tasks that may be required by the Project Manager and produce project or specialist documentation as necessary. 7. Continued development of prototype tools to support CFA. Skills & Experience • A strong background and proven experience in detailed forecasting, demand planning and performance management. End to End Supply Chain understanding and knowledge. • Ability to analyse mass data sets, across multiple commodities, 80,000 stock keeping units, over the short, medium and long term. • Capable of identifying trends, errors and issues with processes, from stand-alone systems and providing the correct level of Management Information to produce business intelligence. • Working with SME’s to elicit and document complex business requirements. • Ability to map detailed business processes, systems and unwarranted variation. • Clear, concise briefing and presentation skills to connect with a wide range of stakeholders and convey often complex, stratified / nuanced meaning. • Capable of identifying, quantifying and mapping project benefits associated with redefining business processes. • Knowledge and broad experience of a wide range of database applications, technologies and business exemplars with ability to horizon scan and forecast likely trends. • Produce high quality outputs within tight timeframes ensuring critical project deadlines are prioritised and achieved. • The candidate must have the ability to record work in suitable technical and documentary formats with attention to detail and credibility in both technical and practical professional areas. • Break down complex problems and identify steps towards solutions. • Coach individuals and engage with non-technical people at all levels of seniority. • In depth knowledge and application of industry best practice in inventory supply and management. • Relevant qualification such as an Industrial Engineer. • Expert Microsoft Excel (Full application development). • Deep knowledge and experience of working with the Army is essential. Nice to Haves • Ability to write prototypes with Microsoft front end / SQL back end • Strong knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures within MoD Army and the wider Defence environment is highly desirable • In depth working knowledge of CFA inventory forecasting processes and tools • In depth working knowledge of CHURCHILL, UAMS, ADW, CFA BT, MIRANDA, SS3, MJDI and VERITAS APS and DART. Work Location Headquarters Field Army, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8HJ The place of delivery of the contract shall be at such location as agreed between the Specialist and the Authority. Subject to the incumbent being contactable and providing the required outputs, remote working is a flexible element, an ad-hoc arrangement dependent upon work (eg. Outputs, meetings, stand-ups) requirements at the time. Working from home or from another MOD site is permissible, to be arranged at the time. Working Arrangments The Specialist shall use its own initiative as to the manner in which services are to be delivered; for the avoidance of doubt, they shall not be supervised, directed or controlled regarding the Services delivery. The Specialist can use its own equipment where security requirements permit; access to DII from HQ FA will be provided as GFE. The Specialist is expected to provide the Services on such hours/days as required to meet any deadlines, as agreed between the Specialist and the Authority. The Specialist shall provide the necessary resources to support the Services which may include one or more specialists. Security Clearance Security Clearance (SC) required for the duration of the role. Incumbents are to follow both the letter and spirit of Army Headquarters security regulations. Additional T&Cs These MOD DEFCONs form part of this Call Off Contract: 5J (Edn 18/11/16) Unique Identifiers 76 (Edn 12/06) Suppliers on site 129J (Edn 18/11/16) The use of Electronic business Delivery Form 516 (Edn 04/12) Equality 520 (Edn 18/11/16) Corrupt gifts and payments of commission 522 (Edn 18/11/16) Payment and Recovery of Sums Due 531 (Edn 11/14) Disclosure of Information 534 (Edn 18/11/16) Subcontracting and Prompt Payment 566 (Edn 07/14) Change of control Supplier 642 (Edn 06/14) Progress meetings The following DEFFORMS will be used for the contract: 111 Appendix - Addresses And Other Information 10 Acceptance Of Offer Of Contract No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Work as a team within our organisation and other suppliers. • Transparent & collaborative when making decisions. • Has a no-blame culture and encourages people to learn from their mistakes. • Previous experience of working within a Defence environment. • No commercial allegiance to any technology vendor. Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 75% Cultural fit 5% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. IR35 Information This role has been assessed as being inside of scope of IR35 2. Is there incumbent currently in the role? or was until March 31st? There is not an incumbent in this role at present. 3. Is there an existing incumbent already in this position There is not an incumbent in this role at present.