Business Analyst

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Summary of the work Working within our Information Technology Department alongside current system managers, the Business Analyst will be expected to assist in the planning and delivery of the analysis phase of this project as a critical responsibility of this role. Specialist role Business analyst Latest start date Monday 2 September 2019 Maximum Day Rate Variable day rate for right candidate, must be inclusive of travel & subsistence; no other fees to be chargeable. Target rate £500 - £650. Early Market Engagement The requirement is to document how LFB manages its premises-related risk recording across a range of business processes, identifying emerging needs, outline solutions and propose ways forward to support the development of our future risk management systems through redefined ways of working. 1. Planning the redesign of business processes 2. Assisting core business project Team Members with workshops, discussions and process re-design 3. Planning the analysis of existing data and revised data sets 4. Assisting core business project Team Members with workshops, discussions and documentation of new data set requirements 5. Leading on the identification and definition or requirements for the system 6. Leading on production of the technical specification and solution design, compiling the ITT for procurement of a product 7. The expected outcomes of this engagement are: - a systems specification document that can be used as the basis for the procurement of a new solution - a gap analysis - current and future state - a training needs analysis Who Speclialist Work With ICT Project Manager and team and a number of expert users. What Specialists Work On An opportunity has arisen for a disciplined and experienced Business Analyst to support the London Fire Brigade ICT Department in the analysis of current risk management systems with a view to future development. Skills & Experience • Extensive experience of development of processes and business solutions, redesigning processes across multiple departments and functional teams to support effective operation and business change • Extensive experience of business analysis and documenting business/system requirements, using SPARX Enterprise Architect modelling tool. Practical experience of UML modelling. Ability to present/explain documentation produced directly from SPARX Enterprise Architect • Excellent interpersonal skills with experience of facilitating workshops • Have previous experience of working in the Public Sector • Experience of producing a product specification and documentation as part of the procurement process • ISEB Diploma in Business Analysis Nice to Haves • Blue Light employment history • Working as part of a business change project team would be advantageous Work Location London Fire Brigade Headquarters 169 Union Street London SE1 0LL Working Arrangments Will report to Project Manager. Mainly on site 5 days a week, but will be expected to travel to other sites for workshops with other staff. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Understanding of the Brigade's culture and the length of decision making • Use a working methodology suitable for Blue Light organisations • Be able to support direct onsite engagement • Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers • Transparent and collaborative when making decisions Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. What is the contract length? The requirement is for an initial 25 days for discovery, followed by up to 120 days in a series of work packages. 2. What is the IR35 status? This will be a business to business contract, we want a company to come in to provide specific outputs, we are buying in services rather than individuals. 3. Is there a current incumbent? There is no incumbent. 4. Could you please confirm the length of contract This requirement is for an initial 25 days for discovery, followed by up to 120 days in a series of work packages. 5. Please mention the length of the contract This requirement is for an initial 25 days for discovery; followed by up to 120 days in a series of work packages. 6. Is there a current incumbent and please could you give an expected contract length? There is no current incumbent. This requirement is for an initial 25 days for discovery, followed by up to 120 days in a series of work packages. 7. 1. Is there an incumbent supplier? There is no incumbent supplier. 8. Does the role sit inside or outside of IR35? This will be a business to business contract, we want a company to come in to provide specific outputs, we are buying in services rather than individuals 9. What is the anticipated length of contract? This requirement is for an initial 25 days for discovery; followed by up to 120 days in a series or work packages. 10. Can you confirm the IR35 Status of this position? This will be a business to business contract, we want a company to come in to provide specific outputs, we are buying in services rather than individuals 11. Can you confirm the length of contract and IR35 status please? This requirement is for an initial 25 days for discovery, followed by up to 120 days in a series or work packages.This will be a business to business contract, we want a company to come in to provide specific outputs, we are buying in services rather than individuals 12. Can the authority confirm if they are working with an incumbent supplier? There is no incumbent supplier. 13. Does this position fall inside, or outside IR35? This will be a business to business contract, we want a company to come in to provide specific outputs, we are buying in services rather than individuals 14. Will this role be inside or outside IR35? This will be a business to business contract, we want a company to come in to provide specific outputs, we are buying in services rather than individuals 15. Can you please confirm if there is an incumbent and also what the IR35 status is. There is no incumbent.This will be a business to business contract, we want a company to come in to provide specific outputs, we are buying in services rather than individuals 16. Could you please advise me if this role is inside or outside of IR35? This will be a business to business contract, we want a company to come in to provide specific outputs, we are buying in services rather than individuals 17. What is the expected duration of this project? This requirement is for an initial 25 days for discovery; followed by up to 120 days in a series or work packages. 18. Can you please confirm the IR35 status of this role? This will be a business to business contract, we want a company to come in to provide specific outputs, we are buying in services rather than individuals 19. Is this role inside or outside IR35? This will be a business to business contract, we want a company to come in to provide specific outputs, we are buying in services rather than individuals 20. What is the contract length? This requirement is for an initial 25 days for discovery, followed by up to 120 days in a series or work packages. 21. Does the day rate range quoted include VAT? No, the day rate range is exclusive of VAT. 22. Is the role inside or outside of IR35? This will be a business to business contract, we want a company to come in to provide specific outputs, we are buying in services rather than individuals 23. Is the budget including or excluding VAT? The budget is excluding VAT. 24. Can you please confirm the IR35 status of this role? This will be a business to business contract, we want a company to come in to provide specific outputs, we are buying in services rather than individuals 25. Can you please confirm the expected contract length? This requirement is for an initial 25 days for discovery, followed by up to 120 days in a series or work packages. 26. Is the budget including or excluding VAT? The budget is excluding VAT. 27. Can you please confirm the IR35 status of this role? This will be a business to business contract, we want a company to come in to provide specific outputs, we are buying in services rather than individuals 28. Can you please confirm the expected contract length? This requirement is for an initial 25 days for discovery, followed by up to 120 days in a series or work packages. 29. is this role in or out IR35? This will be a business to business contract, we want a company to come in to provide specific outputs, we are buying in services rather than individuals 30. What’s the expected contract length? This requirement is for an initial 25 days for discovery; followed by up to 120 days in a series or work packages. 31. Is the rate inclusive of expenses and occasional travel? The rate must be inclusive of travel & subsistence, no other fees to be chargeable. 32. How often is occasional travel? We anticipate all the meetings/workshops being held at HQ for efficiency sake. Therefore travel will be minimal, if at all. 33. Which geography is the travel to? Very occasional travel to other LFB buildings within the London area if any. 34. Is it possible to enter in candidates that haven't got experience of SPARX Enterprise Architect modelling but that would be willing to learn from the ICT Project Manager and their team? No, the shortened timescales means that we need someone proficient in the software that we have stated. 35. Is there a current incumbent? There is no incumbent. 36. Have you identified the interview date(s)? If so, what are they? They have not been set yet. As soon as they are we will update the answer to this question. 37. Will you start considering applications on or after 08th of July or can this be earlier too ? No. All applications will be reviewed after the submission date only. 38. What are the different stages for supplier selection ? The selection process will be:work historyreferenceinterview 39. Can the start date be earlier than 02nd of Sep ? No, this is due to staff annual leave.