Junior Operational Analysis Support

Essential Skills/Experience:
• Recent experience in applying Operations Research techniques for the analysis of military problems, preferably in military planning. 
• Very good knowledge of MS Office suite, in particular MS Excel, MS Access and the use of VBA. Knowledge and ability to develop models and tools using Access.
• Ability to develop and apply simple macros in NCIA specific tools to support analysis. 
• Ability to undertake detailed review and analysis of large data sets using in-house tools (based on MS Excel).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment providing fit for purpose, rapid analysis under the direction of OA SL staff. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
• Working knowledge of the land military domain and land force structures.
• Knowledge and ability to create and manipulate SQL databases.
• Previous experience working on the Defence Planning project managed by the NCIA OA SL.

Education: 
•A university degree (BSc/MSc) in science / mathematics. 

The main role for this junior contractor position is to conduct a range of OA- related tasks in support of the Defence Planning project under the supervision of OA SL analysts. More specifically this will entail: 
• Conducting DP-related analysis using a variety of analytical supporting tools. 
• Producing, under time pressure, accurate (i.e. validated and consistent)data sets using MS tools at expert level. 
• Applying a range of OA tools to support analyses such as MS Excel(spreadsheet analysis), conducting some VBA coding and macros development as required, and potentially some use of GIS, simulation and statistical  software. 
• Carrying out data collection, collation and analysis using a range of tools(predominantly MS Excel and MS Access). 
• Summarising results to be presented in MS PowerPoint presentations and MS Word documents. • Supporting OA SL staff in the development and update of documentation/reports.