Senior Operational Analyst Consultant

Gregory Martin International; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid / Flexible Working

Job summary

Gregory Martin International in Bristol is seeking a Senior Operational Analysis Consultant / Operational Analyst to join our defence and government-focused team. You will apply operational analysis, modelling and approvals expertise to support procurement decisions and policy planning.

You will lead projects, mentor colleagues, manage diverse stakeholders and contribute to bids and technical proposals. A strong defence background and SC or DV clearance, or eligibility, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading tasks in an Operational Analysis discipline in a consultancy context.
• Experience in defence/public sector environments and government-facing projects.
• Existing SC or DV clearance, or willingness to undergo Security Clearance (SC) on start.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Operational Analysis, Approvals Assurance and Modelling & Simulation in a consultancy context.
• Lead teams and mentor colleagues while managing stakeholders.
• Contribute to bids and technical proposals, shaping client solutions.

Skills

Operational Analysis

Modelling & Simulation

Approvals Assurance

Decision Support

Leadership / Mentoring

Bid Writing

Stakeholder Management

Defence Sector Experience

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Operational Analysis Consultant / Operational Analyst

Location: Bristol / Hybrid

Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 plus bonus, pension, medical and many benefits

Are you someone with a background in Operational Analysis, Operational Research or Supporting Government Approvals; looking to take the next step in your career and join a growing team?

Our clienthas a track record of success, as a trusted partner to customers within highly regulated Government programmes. As a result, they are looking for a new Principal Consultant within theirOperational Analysis team. The Operational Analysis team uses modelling, analysis, domain knowledge and approvals expertise to provide the evidence to make better decisions, in support of their customers within the defence and space sectors. In particular, they:

• Undertake research to analyse the benefits of new equipment, approaches or technologies
• Provide the evidence to support Government procurement decisions
• Work with customers and stakeholders to improve policy, strategy and planning

What we are looking for

As a Senior Consultant Operational Analysis your focus will be developing:

• Operational Analysis
• Approvals Assurance
• Decision Support
• Modelling and Simulation
• Delivering technical consulting projects
• Training and Development: Coaching people on the use of Operational Analysis tools and techniques. Staying at the forefront of profession, they encourage career development through attendance to conferences, steering committees and tailored training and development as and when required.
• Business Development: Supporting Account Leads by writing technical approaches within bids and presenting to prospective customers. Collaborating with Account Leads to identify need for new capability across all their customers.
• Technical Assurance: Working on projects, providing technical guidance and review to ensure project deliverables are of a high quality and meet customers’ expectations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise re role of Senior Consultant – Operational Analysis

You will be someone with experience in leading tasks in an Operational Analysis discipline, with expertise in analysis, modelling or support to Government Approvals. You should have a positive, flexible and self-motivated attitude, and be keen to develop yourself and others within the team.

You will have experience in:

• Delivering Operational Analysis, Approvals Assurance, Decision Support and/or Modelling and Simulation in a consultancy context.
• Writing analysis documentation (e.g. OASP, COA) or business cases.
• Capability Development of new tools and techniques.
• Providing technical guidance and reviews to ensure project deliverables are of a high quality and meet customers’ expectations.
• Leading teams in a consultancy setting.
• Strong defence background
• Previous experience working within a technical consultancy or defence environment
• Working within public sector with knowledge of government processes.
• Managing a variety of stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Mentoring employees across all grades.
• Contributing and leading successful bids/technical proposals.
• Degree or equivalent experience

Happy to travel to client sites across the Southeast and Southwest

If you are interested in applying for this role, candidates must have:

• An existing right to live and work in the UK.
• Either hold a current SC or DV clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company.

Keywords: Operational Analyst, Operational Analysis, Defence, MOD, Government, Approvals Assurance, Modelling, Simulation, Decision support, Consultancy,OASP, COA, Analysis, Business Cases, SC Cleared

Senior Operational Analysis Consultant / Operational Analyst