Principal Analysts (4 roles available), Analysis Directorate, Ministry of Justice (Ref: 90022)

Alternative locations may be available and will be discussed and agreed on the completion of background checks.
Interviews are likely to take place in October 2024 and will be held via MS Teams. We will keep a merit list for a year for those who successfully pass the interview board but who are not offered a post.
About the Analysis Directorate
We are passionate about improving justice outcomes through innovative research, data and analysis. In the Analysis Directorate, we provide high quality data and analysis helping to ensure strategic, policy, finance, corporate and operational decisions are based on robust evidence.
We create a culture in which people are empowered with the data and information to make excellent decisions; using cutting edge tools, techniques and collaboration; putting evidence at the heart of the justice system.
We are a multi-disciplinary team of around 650 staff that sits at the heart of the Ministry of Justice providing analytical support across a diverse and exciting agenda. We work in a dynamic and fast-paced context and our skills are in heavy demand across the Ministry of Justice. Our collaborations beyond government are seen as ground-breaking. The Analysis community is made up of analysts and specialists including: Social Researchers, Economists, Operational Researchers, Statisticians, Data Engineers, Data Scientists and other data specialists (such as data strategists, data dissemination, generalists and assurance experts).
Why work in the Analysis Directorate?
In the Analysis Directorate, we want all our people to feel valued for who they are and for the work they do. We provide a warm, inclusive place to work and offer a wide range of flexibilities and benefits as part of our people offer to reward our staff.
What we offer
+ Flexible working arrangements and a focus on equality of opportunity – including welcoming part-time and/or job-share arrangements, compressed hours, working from home or your nearest Justice Collaboration Centres or Justice Satellite Office.
+ Career development – regular development and promotion opportunities across a wide range of roles, career development support, with a generous individual learning and development budget.
+ Range of new areas of work and new tools and techniques – we pride ourselves on our excellent deployment of well-established analytical methods, but also our progress to date. Progress such as our ambitious and innovative transformation programme to leverage departmental data and drive evidence-based decision-making using cutting-edge tools and techniques (for example: experimentation, personalisation, artificial intelligence).
+ Analysis is at the centre of the Department’s decision making – our transformation programme is focused on maximising our impact on departmental outcomes. The Ministry of Justice’s Senior Team and our Ministerial Team want all decisions to be evidence driven – your analysis will be key in influencing decisions and real-world impact.
+ Vibrant community – part of a multidisciplinary team that has a supportive culture and is looking to further develop the community with the help of everyone.
+ See the frontline and what your work is influencing – regular opportunities to visit our front-line service providers, including courts, prisons, and probation to better understand the areas your analysis is affecting.
What you’ll do
The Agile Programme provides high quality and insightful analysis for the delivery of Secretary of State priorities. Analysts in the team deliver short-term projects across the breadth of the department’s remit, including courts, prisons, probation and corporate functions. The portfolio of projects within the team changes three-four times a year. To further enhance flexibility for priority work in the Analysis Directorate, the programme is expanding from 1 G6 and 17 members to 3 G6s and approximately 35 members.
As part of this rapidly growing team, you'll have the opportunity to lead a varied work programme, tackling high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you’ll have the chance to broaden your skills through the opportunity to lead diverse tasks and projects, providing incredible learning and development opportunities. You'll be part of a team that is set to triple in size, bringing flexibility and capacity to drive forward critical initiatives.
You’ll contribute to maintaining our successful quarterly commissioning cycle and be involved in ‘horizon-scanning’ for future projects, breaking them down into manageable tasks that deliver real results, even as priorities shift. You'll also play a key role in supporting Business-as-Usual (BAU) teams, taking on cross-cutting projects, and tackling priority tasks that currently lack a dedicated team.
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to thrive in a dynamic environment, contribute to high-impact projects, and develop a broad range of skills. Join us and be part of a team that is making a real difference.
The nature of this role means the post holder could work across a wide range of projects such as contributing to high priority projects such as Spending Review, the upcoming Sentencing Review and support the government’s mission of Safer Streets. Below are examples of projects the post holder could oversee and be involved in:
+ Leading the scoping of a range of complex analysis across the justice system.
+ Maximising opportunities to actively promote, use and communicate findings with impact to influence decisions.
+ Applying a range of data analysis or modelling tools and techniques and ensuring appropriate quality assurance of analysis.
+ Leading analytical projects with a wide range of stakeholders; prioritising and driving improvements across competing demands.
+ Leading on preparing Impact Assessments and/or the economic section of Business Cases.
Who you are
The following experience and skills will be required:
+ Future Leader: A proactive leader with experience managing both virtual and in-person teams. Skilled in applying analytical techniques to solve practical challenges. Capable of guiding and motivating teams to achieve impactful results, with a focus on operational efficiency.
+ Skilled Analyst: An effective analyst with a solid understanding of how to allocate and prioritise analytical resources within the team. Delivers analysis that supports both day-to-day operations and broader strategic goals, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
+ Collaborative Team Player: A cooperative leader who excels at working with diverse teams to solve problems and implement changes. Known for fostering a collaborative environment that enhances team productivity and encourages collective problem-solving.
+ Clear Communicator: A strong communicator who can explain complex issues in simple terms. Presents information clearly to ensure team members and stakeholders understand key points, helping to build consensus and drive progress.
+ User-Focused Analyst: A committed analyst who prioritises the needs of users and customers in their work. Ensures that analytical outputs are relevant and impactful by focusing on the practical needs and expectations of those who rely on the team's work.
How to apply
You’ll need to submit an anonymised CV and Statement of Suitability as part of your application. You will not be considered if you do not provide both.
Your CV should be no more than 2 pages long and should show us your work history and previous experience. It should be well structured, succinct, and written in clear language.
Your Statement of Suitability should be no more than 750 words and should give us examples of how your skills and experience match those needed for this role. Consider giving examples that cover all the requirements in the ‘Who you are’ section and use work you have completed to demonstrate how you meet each one.
Selection Process
There will be an initial sift of applicants through comparing submitted evidence against the ‘Who you are’ bullets. This usually takes two weeks, depending on the number of applications.
Those who make it through the initial sift will be invited to a Civil Service Success Profile interview. In the Civil Service we use Success Profiles to help us find the right person for the job. We will be using a mixture of methods to assess your abilities, strengths, experience, technical skills, and behaviours. We highly recommend learning about Success Profiles and using the Situation, Task, Action, Result and Reflection (STARR) framework when structuring your answers.
The highest scoring candidates that pass the interview will be offered the roles. The whole process can take up to a month.
Behaviours
You will be assessed against the Civil service success profiles framework at interview stage:
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Delivering at Pace
+ Leadership
Please also refer to the CS Behaviours framework for more details at this grade.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717275/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf
For existing analysts from all professions, as well as the three civil service behaviours stated above, you will be assessed on two sets of professional competencies at interview.
Professional Competencies
+ Professional Competency (1) Knowledge & Skills
+ GSS - Data Analysis.
+ GORS - Knowledge and application of OR Skills and Techniques.
+ GES - Analysis of Data.
+ GSR - Knowledge and application of GSR technical skills
+ Professional Competency (2) Influence & Impact
+ GSS - Presenting and disseminating data effectively.
+ GORS - Achieving impact with analysis.
+ GES - Effective communication.
+ GSR - using and promoting social research
For more information regarding Professional Competency (2) please refer to the analytical profession internet links below. Please note that some aspect of the professional competency may overlap with the MoJ competencies listed above. We therefore recommend that in providing evidence for the professional competency, candidates focus on the technical and methodology aspects of the competencies that are specific to the profession. We will use evidence presented for the MoJ competencies in assessing the wider skills candidates have.
Government Statistician Group (GSG): Further information, including a user guide, can be found within the link below:
GSG Competency Framework 2021
Government Social Research Service (GSR): Further information can be found within the link below:
GSR Competency Framework 2022
Government Operational Research Service (GORS): Further information can be found within the link below:
GORS Competencies
Government Economic Service (GES): Further information can be found within the link below:
GES Professional Standards 2022, This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Do you have the passion, values, and ability to help us solve the biggest problems of the justice system?, Candidates must be able to show the relevant experience and skills and must meet the criteria for entry:
You must meet all of the following:
+ You have significant work experience (usually a minimum of four years) evidencing use of data and/or analytical skills. Time spent on an analytical PhD can count towards this.
+ You have significant experience of managing projects
+ You have experience of leading or managing a team, + Communicating and Influencing
+ Managing a Quality Service
+ Delivering at Pace
+ Leadership

Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
+ Professional Competency (1) Knowledge & Skills o GSS - Data Analysis. o GORS - Knowledge and application of OR Skills and Techniques. o GES - Analysis of Data. o GSR - Knowledge and application of GSR technical skills
+ Professional Competency (2) Influence & Impact o GSS - Presenting and disseminating data effectively. o GORS - Achieving impact with analysis. o GES - Effective communication. o GSR - using and promoting social research

Alongside your salary of £54,358, Ministry of Justice contributes £15,747 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Access to learning and development
+ A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
+ A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
+ A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
+ Annual Leave
+ Public Holidays
+ Season Ticket Advance
For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.
Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ