Command And Control Systems Desk Officer

232371

£33,000

Permanent

MOD – Strategic Command

Business Management and Improvement

Digital

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

1

Northwood HQ, Sandy Lane, Middlesex, HA6 3HP

About Defence Digital – who are we? We provide digital and technology services to our Armed Forces, ensuring they can operate securely via radio, satellite, and the internet. Operating at scale, with an annual budget in excess of £2Bn and a diverse team of 2,500 colleagues, we’re aiming to make our Armed Forces some of the most technologically advanced in the world. To do that we’re growing our capabilities in disciplines like data science, automation and cyber security. If you can see yourself contributing to the world of Defence digital and technology, the next chapter of your career be with us.

This job role be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. The current expectation is 3 days a week in the office and 2 days working from home.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week

The Command and Control (C2) Systems Desk Officer is responsible for ensuring the C2 requirements of the Joint User are represented in current and future Defence projects. They work with a wide range of stakeholders within and outside of Defence in order to progress C2 developments and play a key role in the delivery and in-service management of C2 related capabilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Co-ordinate the CIWG/CAWG for assigned C2 projects.
• Act as a single point of contact for queries, developing and maintaining the network of stakeholders, contacts and experts both within and outside of Defence.
• The Desk level lead for Interoperability Services, HYPERION Programme. Also provide support to the wider C2 programmes including SIPR and OpNET.
• Contribute to current and future access to interoperability Services across FLCs, Joint Ops, NATO and other Multinational domains.
• Staff papers, briefings and presentations on C2 capabilities for decision at 1* level and above.
• Act as a subject matter expert for status of Programmes Acquiring C2 systems.
• Propose capability changes for assigned C2 projects (including changes to Concepts/Doctrine/TTPs).
• Contribute to the development of Concepts, Doctrine and TTPs across C2 Systems subject field.

Level 3 qualification in an Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering Discipline or appropriate equivalent.

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

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

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

• Awareness of key requirements terminology e.g. ConEmp, ConUse, User Requirement Documents (URDs), System Requirement Documents (SRDs) and Integrated Assurance and Approvals Plan (IAAP).
• Manages dependencies and resource requirements and influences them appropriately.
• Understands Networking and Communications/IT principles

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Flexible working patterns for a work/life balance
• A modern well-equipped workplace with on-site restaurant, coffee shops and sports facilities
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Generous leave allocation
• Please see Benefits Leaflet attached for additional benefits.

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This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six month probation period.

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 however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

Posts based in London will attract the relevant London weighting

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Open to UK nationals only.

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