Royal Navy Digital Development Facility (DDF) Digital Programme Manager

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Summary of the work Establish the working outcomes for programme and delivery management of a team of C4ISR, technical, and operational SMEs, across a 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 3 months Latest start date Tuesday 1 December 2020 Maximum Day Rate A maximum of £800 per day, based on 7.5 hours per day, 30 hours per week (4 days), for the duration of the contract; flexible working. There will be no overtime available. Early Market Engagement NA Who Speclialist Work With The DDF will be tasked by Navy Digital, will support MCSU and will liaise with several RN operational groups including Carrier Strike, Amphibious Task Group, and maritime platforms delivering outcomes under the guidance of the Navy Digital Capability Development Head. What Specialists Work On 'Establish the DDF programme by delivering the following outcomes: developed ways of working and programme initiation; assessed data flows, tasking, prioritisation and working relationships with other RN, MoD, OGD and NATO stakeholders. Assist in the planning and preparation for developing the digital outcomes. Skills & Experience • Experience managing programmes and projects in a maritime environment • Experienced senior manger with information warfare skills and knowledge of the maritime warfare environment • Practical programme management experience of programme initiation and the mechanisms to develop through-life programme management. • Practical end-user experience in exploiting maritime C4ISR services / capabilities using a variety of platforms and technologies. • Experience with current core NATO command and control apps. • Experience using applications and systems hosted on the current maritime operational planning solution (LC2). • Experience in the practical use of C4ISR applications in meeting maritime operational and tactical needs. Nice to Haves • 'Experience with in-service maritime digital command system solutions, system engineering and system integration as either a user or engineer. • Experience in all variants of in-service maritime command system digital data link technologies and solutions. • Experience with NATO data link information exchange requirements and protocols. • Familiar with maritime combat system design, sensor integration and data capture, process and digital information exchange as user or engineer. • Experience developing and defining digital and cloud-based requirements to enable naval and maritime outcomes. • Experience managing teams delivering digital maritime engineering outcomes as head of department with charge responsibility in a complex sea-going or similar role. • Experience of maritime engineering ICT commissioning, assurance and acceptance and associated engineering compliance. Work Location Whale Island, Portsmouth, and MCSU at Portsdown Technology Park, with a relatively small amount of travel within the UK Working Arrangments There will be approx. 2 days per week working in the office in Portsmouth, the rest working flexibly. Work can be conducted remotely with the use of various apps and team sites for collaborative working via a MODNET laptop, to be supplied. There will be some visits to battle staff offices and maritime platforms to deliver outcomes in situ. These may be in the Portsmouth, Plymouth and Faslane areas. Security Clearance SC is essential and DV desirable at contract start. MoD cannot sponsor clearances. Additional T&Cs In addition to the day rate, an additional £1K is available for T&S in line with current MoD rates. Foreign travel is included in this but prior authorisation is required from the Authority in advance of booking (committing). 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 • Share knowledge and experience with other team members • Can work with customers with low technical expertise • Able to work independently and as part of a team on a daily basis • Able to make decisions in an informed and confident manner Assessment Method Interview Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. How will you assess potential suppliers? A proposal prepared by the supplier will need to be submitted in advance of a presentation. The proposal will be presented and the Authority SMEs will then interact/question the supplier and evaluate accordingly. 2. Will this be assessed as inside IR35? Off-payroll working rules (IR35) do not apply for this outcome. 3. Is there a Cyber Risk Assessment? The Cyber Risk Level is N/A. 4. Is there an incumbent supplier in the role? There is an incumbent delivering this portfolio management activity. 5. How will you assess the specialists? (Correction to answer 1) A Work History in the form of a CV will be required within 2 working days of being notified that a supplier has been down-selected. 6. Would you accept a DV cleared candidate? Yes, we would accept a candidate with a DV for this role. 7. How crucial is it that this individual needs experience in all of the essential fields? This is a single requirement for one specialist and we are therefore looking for an exceptional portfolio with a wide range of expertise to deliver outcomes required. Suppliers/candidates will need to provide one example outlining their experience in each essential area. 8. Please can you confirm if there is an incumbent in this role There is currently no incumbent in this role. This is a new role. Please note the previous answer give at question 4 was incorrect. 9. Please can you confirm the maximum charge rate? And that the consultant will only be engaged 4 days per week. A maximum of £800 per day, based on 7.5 hours per day, 30 hours per week (4 days), for the duration of the contract; flexible working. There will be no overtime available.