In DI we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work. We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunities employer we hire, train and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. We also offer flexible working arrangements such as flexi-time, job share and compressed hours.

All jobs advertised in DI are subject to fair and open competition.

Your Day-to-day Responsibilities May Include:

• Providing technical support to DGC users, maintaining in service systems as requested by user originated Service Desk calls.
• Collaboration with external software vendors.
• Supporting the development of new data exchange formats & metadata requirements.
• Developing new and enhancing existing capabilities employing CI/CD methodologies incorporating modern software engineering practices and tools.
• Meet evolving requirements ensuring that DGC solutions are optimised for the latest technological developments and software.

There may be the opportunity for international travel to attend meetings.

In Defence Intelligence (DI) our people solve problems, create understanding and give perspective to the diverse and complex Defence threats and challenges in a rapidly changing world. Together our civilians and military personnel inform decision making in Defence, manage complex finance programmes and develop new technology.

In DI we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work. We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunities employer we hire, train and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. We also offer flexible working arrangements such as flexi-time, job share and compressed hours.

All jobs advertised in DI are subject to fair and open competition.

Person specification

We’re after someone who is self-motivated, has an inquisitive approach to problem solving, eager to learn, and has a keen eye for detail. You will bring technical skills to continuously improve processes and best practice.

Essential Criteria:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to address issues and find innovative solutions for geographic problems with positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn or adapt.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to identify inefficiencies in workflows.
• Apply industry standards and best practice for scripting and software development.
• Working knowledge of programming languages including Python, html, SQL, JavaScript and development principles.
• Understanding of relational databases and data storage.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge and/or experience in geospatial data, production, analysis and cartographic products.
• Proficiency using desktop and web GIS software (ideally ESRI and SAFE).
• A broad knowledge and understanding of the GEOINT and/or wider intelligence communities.

Desirable Qualifications May Include Any Of The Following:

• GIS certification
• IT or Computer Science certification
• Python coding language
• Chartered Geographer (RGS).
• Awareness of the ITIL Framework and/or AGILE Project Management.

Candidates are not expected to hold any or all listed qualifications, as relevant experience will be considered equally and training can be provided where required.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service
• Seeing the Big Picture

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Web Enabled Dissemination (DG8.2)
• GIS Development and Support (DG9)

Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

We offer a range of excellent benefits including but not limited to the following:

• All successful candidates will be eligible to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Leave entitlement - 25-day annual leave allowance per year increasing by 1 day per year (maximum 30 days per year). In addition, 8 statutory Bank Holidays and 1 privilege day per year.
• Complementing our generous annual leave allowance, we also have a flexible working scheme.
• Additional working pattern options – we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours. These need to be balanced with business needs so they will vary from job to job. If you would like to know more, please speak to the Recruiting Line Manager.
• Professional Development - We are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values.
• Health and Wellbeing – for a small fee we offer the staff the use of the exceptional site gymnasium facilities.
• We also offer an excellent range of family-friendly benefits, for example, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Special Paid Leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
• RAF Wyton has free car parking; and other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and onsite shop.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

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