Business Analyst - Data Quality Requirements and Framework

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Who Speclialist Work With This work will involve engaging with technical leads around the Environment Agency to understand user needs and requirements. After options for the right framework have been explored, recommendations will need to be communicated to senior management. The work will be led by a Data Integrity National Lead in the Environment Agency. The National Lead is responsible for leading the business towards a proactive, consistent and effective approach to data quality. What Specialists Work On This work will deliver a recommended data quality framework for the Environment Agency. The data quality framework will include IT considerations, roles needed, resources needed and skills required, and will involve the following tasks. 1. Undertake interviews with approx 20 staff to discover business requirements for data quality work 2. Undertake interviews with same staff to assess current software, IT and resource for data quality work 3. Identify and recommend options for a framework to meet requirements 4. Identify gaps between capability and ideal framework 5. Deliver a report on business data quality requirements and current capability, gaps and recommendations Where the Work Takes Place This will require meetings or calls with Environment Agency (EA) staff and possibly travel to appropriate EA offices. The Environment Agency Data and Systems (D&S) function is largely based in Horizon House, Bristol, including the National Lead. Corporate Information Services (CIS) have three main bases: Bristol, Warrington and Bridgwater. The custodians are senior managers based across our EA offices. There may also be a requirement to hold meetings with Defra colleagues. There is no provision for the contractor to work from an EA office on a daily basis. The contractor can work from their normal base. Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements The work will involve face to face meetings in Horizon House, Bristol with the National Lead for project start up, updates and closure. User requirements gathering can be by face to face meeting or phone calls as appropriate. Regular shorter updates can be carried out over the phone. Work Location This will require meetings or calls with Environment Agency (EA) staff and possibly travel to appropriate EA offices. The Environment Agency Data and Systems (D&S) function is largely based in Horizon House, Bristol, including the National Lead. Corporate Information Services (CIS) have three main bases: Bristol, Warrington and Bridgwater. The custodians are senior managers based across our EA offices. There may also be a requirement to hold meetings with Defra colleagues. There is no provision for the contractor to work from an EA office on a daily basis. The contractor can work from their normal base. Security Clearance Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Have understanding and experience of Data Quality Management Have experience in developing frameworks and gap analysis Have experience in requirements gathering and producing use cases Be able to summarise findings concisely Be able to manage the project Be able to analyse and improve processes Communicate effectively Nice to Haves Summarise findings for non technical audience Assess the market for suitable IT solutions No. of Specialists to Evaluate 6 Cultural Fit Criteria Work as a team with our organisation Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes Share knowledge and experience with other team members Challenge the status quo Be comfortable standing up for their discipline Operate in an environmentally sustainable manner Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 40% Cultural fit 10% Price 50% Questions from Suppliers Budget range maximum day rate £600 (excludes expenses).