Business Analyst
hace 2 días
Bristol
Description Programme: LCST (Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation) Location: Bristol Role Overview: The Business Analyst (PA23 Reporting) is a critical role within the LSL ‘Policy, Governance and Development’ (PGD) team. LSL is mandated under the LCST Contract to procure commodity products using the UK Procurement Regulations. From February 2025 a revised set of these Regulations came into effect, following the UK withdrawal from the European Union, with the Procurement Bill (Act) receiving Royal Assent in October 2023. This role will become an expert in the reporting obligations under the revised Regulations (known as PA23), with it being desirable for the post holder to have some experience of procurement under the previous PCR2015 regime. Specifically this role will collate and rigorously analyse supporting data for all supplier key performance indicators (KPIs) from LSL Commodity Contracts (and for off-Contract supplier purchases as required). Once accuracy has been agreed with the key stakeholders (LSL Commercial and TVS Category Pillars) the role holder is responsible for the accuracy and timely upload of the performance data onto the UK Government ‘central digital platform. You will also support internal and external audit of the data as required, and will also support supplier meetings to review and agree performance data. The role will also upload redacted versions of LSL Frameworks/Contracts, and any and all other reporting obligations (other than Contract Notices) under the PA23 transparency regime. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Understand the details of the reporting obligations under PA23, how they have changed from PCR2015, and how to compliantly implement the key obligations, including timescales for upload to the CDP and on-going compliance;, • Manages all supplier performance reporting obligations under the new regime, • Uses LSL and TVS systems and data to download, validate and produce accurate and compliant supplier performance reporting for upload into the UK Government ‘central, • digital platform’ as required by the PA23 Regulations, • Ensures accuracy of the data, Regulatory compliance, on-time upload (in line with published, • SLAs) and validation that data provided matches contractual KPIs for each LSL Commodity Supplier, • Analyses the data for patterns and provides advice and reporting of key understanding to relevant stakeholders in LSL Commercial and TVS Category (and others as required), • Actively lead, and provide support for, both internal and external audit activity related to supplier performance reporting obligations, • Provide support for, and attend where required, LSL commodity supplier meetings to review performance reporting, • Liaises with the wider LSL Management Information (MI) team, and understands how those submissions are completed and how the PCR reporting obligations may be included in future, • Actively contributes to the development of LSL tools, processes and procedures thereby supporting Team Leidos transformation, • Continuing Professional and Personal Development to ensure currency with EU and Commercial Procurement practices and Regulations and maximise contribution to the business, • Manage self and staff in accordance with Leidos HR policies ensuring compliance with performance management requirements and timescales Skills Required: • GCE ‘O’ Levels or GCSE (grades A-C) in English and Mathematics or equivalent, • Excellent MS Excel skills, with experience of data manipulation, analysis and interpretation as well as a rigorous focus on compliance and accuracy, • Business process, effective meeting planning and organisation, strong communication and stakeholder influencing skills, • Very high levels of attention to detail, noting risks of publishing incorrect data and information publicly potentially leading to business exposure Skills Desired: • A-Levels (at grades A-C) in English and Mathematics or equivalent, • Willingness to work towards qualification and full membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), • Experience in commercial procurement in an environment where the Public Contract Regulations (PCR15 and PA23) are used, • Knowledge of the LSL, CSS and LCST construct, including a full understanding of LSL obligations under Schedule 39a of the LCST Contract and obligations for performance reporting under PA23 Clearance Requirements: • BPSS Pre-screening required to start Leidos UK! Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction... What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: • Contributory Pension Scheme, • Private Medical Insurance, • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays), • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme), • Flexible Working Scheme Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: The ___ for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs). Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.” If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in. For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. £27,800.00-£32,700.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. #Remote