Business Analyst for Energy Models and Applications

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Summary of the work Opportunity to work with Energy analyst to help improve their models and applications. Specialist role Business analyst Latest start date Friday 6 December 2019 Maximum Day Rate £250 per day, with a total approved budget up to £66k Who Speclialist Work With The team is embedded with the Analytical community and serves other external departments, but all users are Analysts (Statisticians, Economists, Operational Researchers and Social Researchers). What Specialists Work On 1. Help assess technology paths so other databases and software packages can access SAS. 2. Analyse SAS models and applications to see if their performance and stability can be improved 3. Analyse Energy models requirements to assess whether they are fit for alternative platforms or require development work. Skills & Experience • Experience of working with Energy models such as DDM or NHM - 12 points • Experience of analysing models developed in SAS - 12 points • Experience of capturing requirements from users - 12 points • Experience of working with applications in a cloud environment - 6 points • Experience of communicating complex ideas to many users - 6 points Nice to Haves • Experience of working with SAS - 6 points • Experience of working with government analyst, such as statisticians or economists - 3 point Work Location Westminster, London. Working Arrangments On-site 5 days a week. meetings with users and teams in London offices Security Clearance Willing to undergo Security Clearance (SC) No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Able to work in a small multi-skilled team (less than 10) - 6 points • Willing to help develop other colleagues' capability - 3 points • Willing to working within the existing SAS toolset - 3 points • Able to communicate complex solutions in a simple manner for non-technical users - 6 points Assessment Method • Reference • Interview Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 40% Cultural fit 20% Price 40% Questions from Suppliers 1. How long is the initial contract? We have planned work for 8 months and assess if we need to extend within our approved budget (£66k). 2. Is there a current incumbent? Yes. 3. Does day rate include agency fee? This question lies with supplier. 4. Is the day rate exclusive of vat? This rate does not include vat. 5. Is there any indication of the proposed contract length? Yes, there is a indication. The maximum day rate is £250 and and up to budget of £66k. 6. Is this inside IR35? This is outside IR35. 7. Is the incumbent expected to reapply? No. This is decision is for the incumbent to decide. 8. Is there any flexibility on the maximum rate? This is our calculated maximum rate. 9. Is the role full time or part time? Full-time.