Statistical Production Analyst

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Do you want to shape the future?

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is at the forefront of providing trusted and impartial evidence to understand how the Coronavirus is affecting our society and our economy. Our research, analysis and statistics are informing the national response to and recovery from the current health emergency. Our work is in demand and so are you. We have a wide range of opportunities to work on analysis contributing to decision-making at the heart of government.

These roles are responsible for production, planning and co-ordination of statistical outputs. They will require you to apply your analytical skills to provide effective quality assurance of statistical outputs, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring continuous development of the methods, sources, and production processes.

You will need excellent interpersonal and stakeholders' skills as you will be managing stakeholders involved in the production process as well as supporting or leading the dissemination and communication of statistics to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Managing statistical production processes through co-ordinating survey teams or statistical compilers to produce high-quality statistical outputs on time and in line with quality standards

Utilising a range of software packages and analytical techniques to analyse, interpret and explain data, identifying movements and trends and addressing issues in data processes, systems, and methods.

Developing the narrative underpinning statistical outputs, communicating the story clearly to a range of internal and external stakeholders using a variety of media

Working proactively with customers to identify their requirements, share knowledge and information

Planning the statistical production lifecycle, setting timetables and quality assurance processes, and ensuring teams are sufficiently resourced

Participating in and promoting a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement.

Essential Criteria:

Experience of managing statistical production processes and assuring the work of others to produce high-quality outputs on time and to expected quality standards

Proven analytical experience, including the practical application of a range of analytical tools and methods to identify information gaps and weaknesses, trends, and movements

Strong communication skills with experience of communicating complex information to technical and non-technical audiences; producing written materials, and articles explaining the narrative and context of statistics

Experience of planning and managing workstreams to tight deadlines

Ability to solve complex problems, thinking innovatively and utilising expertise to manage risks and issues

Experience of working with range of stakeholders, building positive collaborative working relationships.

Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 24th June 2021