Provision of Complex Programme Manager - Data Engineering

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Summary of the work Programme Management across a full spectrum of digital programmes and projects delivering digital outcomes that enable current and future information based capabilities supporting Navy Command information. MoD and HMG defence and national security outputs. Specialist role Programme manager Expected Contract Length 2 years Latest start date Friday 1 November 2019 Maximum Day Rate 610 Early Market Engagement There is an incumbent delivering this Programme of Work. Who Speclialist Work With Navy Command HQ Information Warfare Team What Specialists Work On Provide digital programme management for programmes and projects assigned by the Authority to deliver information effects in the maritime environment specifically Maritime Domain Awareness, and including business and operational network architecture, bearer systems, IT systems and applications including those for Command and Control (C2). All aspects of ICT and associated engineering governance, information assurance, engineering standards and ICT security as applied to Naval and maritime data and information systems. Skills & Experience • Experience delivering C4ISR/ICT digital programmes and projects in a complex maritime environment. • Experienced in application of MoD standards for ICT, information security, digital design, delivery, compliance, safety, maritime integration and operations. • Demonstrate an understanding of UK Government Departments and MoD structures and policies as they relate to the digital and information outcomes in the maritime domain. • Experience developing and defining digital, information and cloud-based requirements to enable naval and maritime outcomes. • Higher degree qualification in data science, analytics or data engineering. • Experience managing the delivery of Data science, analytics and engineering functions in a business environment. • Experience of budgeting and budget planning in relation to digital and information requirements. • Experienced in the management of UK maritime radio licensing OFCOM, regulations and relationship management. • Demonstrate knowledge ITU Radio Regulations for maritime mobile services. • Qualified and experienced Project Manager. Nice to Haves • Knowledge of Naval Personnel data and information structures and the Naval manpower model. • Experience running a high value ICT based multi-disciplinary digital change project. • Experience developing and translating digital outcomes and structuring as requirements for delivery. • Experience in the preparation and operation of commercial frameworks for the provision of cloud services, digital outcomes, specialists and technical products and services. • Experience in costing and cost management of data and information services. Work Location Navy Command HQ Information Warfare Team, Whale Island, Portsmouth with a relatively small amount of travel within the UK. Working Arrangments The Programme Manager will be working in a team with stakeholders from within Navy Command, MoD, and other government departments to deliver capability outcomes in support of MoD and HMG national security objectives. Security Clearance SC is essential. Navy/MoD cannot sponsor security clearance Additional T&Cs In addition to the day rate, an additional £5k is available for T&S in line with current MoD rates. Foreign travel is included in this but prior authorisation is requires from the Authority in advance of booking (committing) A Cyber Risk Assessment has been raised for this requirement under Assessment number RAR-PBZM4VHR. The Cyber Risk Level has been classed as very low. You must submit a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire against this, at https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk/ No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Work as a team with our organisation and with other government organisations • 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 • Can work with customers with low technical expertise Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 75% Cultural fit 5% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. please confirm if you have an incumbent? As identified in the advert, there is an incumbent delivering this Programme of Work. 2. Can the Authority confirm if they are working with an incumbent supplier ? As identified in the advert, there is an incumbent delivering this Programme of Work. 3. Can the authority please confirm whether there will be a further assessment method following the first stage response and if so please clarify what that will be? All suppliers will have to provide a work history. 4. Can the authority please confirm the IR35 status of this requirement The IR35 legislation does not apply to this engagement. 5. For clarification please can you confirm once preferred suppliers have been down selected and notified they will be expected to provide one CV (Work History) for their best candidate for this work? Can you also confirm the timelines for providing the Work History document? On the first point, that is correct, if a supplier is notified that they have been down selected it will be necessary for them to provide one Work History for their proposed specialist in the form of a resume or CV.Once a supplier has been notified that they have been down selected, a Work History must be submitted for consideration within 2 working days.