Portfolio Analyst
- Civil Service
- Part Time
- Birmingham
- 36,735 - 43,020
Job Description
Job summary
At DSIT were all about improving peoples lives by maximising the potential of science & technology.
We accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, research and development.
We use technology for good by ensuring new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK, with the benefits more widely shared.
We are driving forward a modern digital government which gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back.
We do all this to enable the Governments 5 national missions: kickstarting economic growth, making Britain a clean energy superpower, taking back our streets, breaking down barriers to opportunity and building an NHS fit for the future.
Above all, we focus on improving peoples lives. Whether its researching new treatments for disease, developing better batteries, reducing burdens through better public services, keeping children safe online, and much more, outcomes for citizens are at the heart of what we do.
Our Inclusive Environment
We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension. Weare enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.
Find Out More
We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application and interview process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://forms.office.com/e/Jae3B4w7xm
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Job description
The CSDI directorate delivers significant parts of the Governments Cyber Security and Digital Identity agenda. The directorate also utilises the Integrated Security Fund to deliver cyber programming to tackle the highest priority threats to UK national security at home and overseas. Your role will help ensure we can utilise this, and other funds, successfully.
You will support a high-volume, fast-paced portfolio while reporting inputs from across a wide range of projects and programmes. You will gather, review and challenge information to ensure reporting is robust, consistent and reflects delivery reality. You will contribute to maintaining portfolio reporting, identifying emerging risks, supporting financial management, and ensuring information supports prioritisation and senior decision making.
The role requires strong organisational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. You will need to be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, managing competing priorities and building effective relationships across the portfolio.
This role has been aligned to Portfolio Analyst (HEO) on the Project Delivery Capability Framework.
Person specification
Portfolio Reporting
Track, analyse and report on headcount and workforce data, providing timely insights to support Senior Leadership Team decisions on resource allocation and workforce planning.
Risk and Opportunity Management
Manage the identification and monitoring of portfolio-level risks and opportunities, ensuring they are clearly articulated.
Escalate issues where appropriate and work with stakeholders to ensure risks are understood and managed effectively.
Financial Management and Reporting
Manage Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) activity, acting as the first point of contact for queries and coordinating the raising and monitoring of purchase orders.
Support the SEO Finance Analyst with monthly forecasting and budget monitoring, ensuring financial records are accurate.
Stakeholder Management
Engage with a wide range of stakeholders across the portfolio, building effective working relationships and acting as a key point of contact for reporting queries.
Draft and coordinate communications to ensure clarity around reporting requirements, timelines and expectations.
Digital and Data
Use digital tools to collect, analyse and present portfolio data, transforming information into clear, accessible insight.
Essential Criteria
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise work, manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and tailor outputs for different audiences, including senior stakeholders.
- Experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, supporting engagement and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Strong attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining accurate records and producing high-quality reporting and governance outputs.
- Ability to analyse and interpret information to identify key messages, risks and trends, alongside a proactive approach to taking ownership of work and escalating issues where appropriate.
Desirable Criteria
Experience of working in a project, programme or portfolio environment, supporting planning, scheduling and delivery.
Understanding of governance processes, project controls, assurance and risk and issue management.
Experience of Oracle or similar financial systems.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, government finance principles and processes including P2P.
A willingness to work toward and successfully obtain a recognised Practitioner qualification in Project Management, such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or Managing Successful Programmes
