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BIDDER SUBMISSIONS – QUALITY EVALUATOR

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
ECR 39550
OR-9 - WO1 - WO/Macr, OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt, OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Warrant Officer

19/10/2021, 23:55 

April 2022
2 Years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Engineer, TG4 - Information and Communications Technology
Communications Electronics (CE), Information and Communications Technology Manager
MOD Corsham
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Additional Duties Commitment

Vacancy detail

Subject to formal establishment amendment , two vacancies may arise for a Sqn Ldr, Flt Lt, or WO (Eng (CE) / ICTM) to serve as an EVALUATOR FOR SKYNET BIDDER SUBMISSIONS at MOD Corsham on Additional Duties Commitment Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 04 April 2022 (or earlier, depending upon formal establishment and candidate status). The post will require the successful candidate to attend for up to 80 days a year (this includes leave pro-rata). 

The primary role of the position is to: 

Support the commercial competition for any Skynet 6 Project to ensure the delivery of services which enable the war-fighter remain paramount.

Ensure that the new service arrangements compliment and develop future service delivery aligned with the Skynet 6 (SK6) Enduring Capability (EC).

Work closely with the Client-Side Support (CSS) lead to ensure effective governance and collaboration is established with the wider space community.

Support SK6 competition by critically evaluating bidders responses, responding to clarification questions and aiding the negotiations team. Specifically: 

  • Evaluators will assess bidder’s responses detailing how they would deliver Skynet Services, ensuring the proposed solution will meet MODs requirement, informing the bidder selection process ensuring best value for Defence. 
  • Carry out background reading: Read bidders responses consisting of Written response, Level 4 mapping annex, Bidder Solution Document (Part B), Requirements Compliance Matrix, Bidder Consolidated Risk Register, various supporting CDRL documents and relevant parts of the Statement of Requirement)
  • Apply the agreed evaluation criteria to the bidder’s responses in the following areas (but not limited to):
  • Service Requirements, Service Management, Satellite Operations, Fixed Ground Infrastructure and Deployable Assets 
    • Generate a score and provide supporting rationale describing how the bidder has met the criteria and justifying the score
    • Ask any clarification questions to the evaluation support team
    • Provide regular progress updates to the evaluation support team
    • Use the Award system to record all scores, comments and raise questions

Must either have been, or currently be, a Sqn Ldr or Flt Lt – Eng (CE). 

Must either have been, or currently be, a WO (ICTM) or a FS (ICTM) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board. 

  • Applicants with Satcom (Skynet) related SQEP in the following areas would be an advantage;
  • Service Requirements (including modern service delivery approaches)
  • Service Management (including relevant processes, organisations, COTS and non-COTS tools)
  • Satellite Operations (including reporting and assurance, working with satellite manufacturers, anomaly investigations)
  • Fixed ground Infrastructure (including management of network operations)
  • Deployable assets (including terminal strategies, replenishment programmes and maritime terminal management)

    Selection Process.  A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 (for airmen) 4 (for officers) appraisal reports as required.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to: 

    Name:             Ian Evans

    Tel:                  03067707481 

    Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3/4 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to: 

    Ian Evans - Ian.Evans899@mod.gov.uk 

    The closing date for applications is 19 October 2021 and (unless prom board required) interviews will take place week commencing shortly afterwards.

    Applicant Considerations. Unless already commissioned / enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be commissioned / enlisted in the RAFR with a liability for call-out for permanent service. 

    The appointment is on Additional Duties Commitment TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 Chapter 16 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 2 years. 

    Confirmation of appointment will depend on successful completion of a RAF Medical Board.  Personnel who do not meet the Age/Permanent Joint Medical Employment Standard (PJMES) may apply for the appointment but will only be considered subject to an executive waiver process on a case by case basis. 

    Candidates who have been out of regular or reserve service for more than 5 years may be considered for this appointment.  Prior approval must be sought from the relevant Branch & Trade Advisor to confirm current and past experience prior to being invited to interview. 

    Applicants of an equivalent rank from sister Services may apply but will only be accepted into RAFR service if an appropriate branch/trade sponsor can be identified to sponsor the applicant.  Branch/trade sponsor approval must be agreed before the interview. 

    Regular Service Applicants.  Personnel currently serving in the Regular Royal Air Force should be mindful of the current Early Termination Minimum Waiting Time (MWT) for their respective Rank, Branch/Trade and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying. 

    Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the QR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391 (Vol 3, Lft 207, Annex L, Para 1a) 

    Pension Issues.  Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension (details can be found on the JPA splash screen). Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment on Commutation’. 

    Flexible Working Arrangements. In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserves personnel are able to request FW arrangements with their line manager.  Any immediate FW requirements should be agreed with the line management at the interview stage. 

    Individual Reinforcement Training (IRT) (Module 1) and RAF Fitness Test (RAFFT).  Reserve personnel are required to maintain currency in IRT and the RAFFT iaw the relevant TCoS.  The successful applicant will be expected to undertake IRT and the RAFFT within 6 months of commencing employment (if required). 

    Annual Salary and Leave.  Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the reserve air forces.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760

    Accommodation. Personnel serving on ADC TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be routinely available at MOD Corsham.

    Should a candidate be selected who has been out of the Service greater than 5 years, the recruitment pack will not be despatched until the Bespoke Training Form has been completed and endorsed by HQ 22 Trg Gp (Director General Training) and SO1 Reserves Support. 

    This opportunity is closed to applications.