ASWC ISX SNCO IKM

A vacancy has arisen for a Sgt (Any Profession) to serve as SNCO Information Exploitation (SNCO IX) at the Air & Space Warfare Centre (ASWC), RAF Waddington on Full Time Reserve Service (HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 4th September 2023 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status).

The mission of the ASWC is the provision of accurate, timely and contextual Integrated Mission Support to front line units and operational commanders.  Based in HQ ASWC, as SNCO IX you will be part of a small team charged with the management and exploitation of knowledge and information within the organisation. As somebody who enjoys solving problems you will be curious and interested in both how we work and what we can do better. You will use your interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders, ask challenging questions and ultimately influence the decision-making process.
You will drive digital innovation by directly engaging with users across all levels, discussing their information needs, analysing business practices and translating their requirements into workable solutions that improve collaboration, productivity and knowledge sharing, ultimately delivering concrete change for everyone involved. Measurable improvements to productivity will be achieved by transforming inefficient, repetitive processes. You will be responbsible for enhancing the accessibility and usefulness of critical information for personnel at all levels and assist in the  management and development of sharepoint environments and the maintenance of existing SharePoint Architecture, ultimately assisting general users and the ASWC ISA team.

Principal duties include:

•    Development, creation and management of the ASWC information knowledge management and exploitation environment, principally SharePoint Online.
•    Assist IX Lead with analysing business practices across the ASWC to identify processes suitable for exploitation development
     Creation, delivery, and ongoing maintenance of bespoke applications using Microsoft Power Apps, encompassing:

1.     App production
2.     Production of user and technical documentation.
3.     User training

•    Creation, delivery, and ongoing maintenance of business automation processes through the use of Microsoft Power Automate.
•    Creation of analytical dashboards/reports through the use of Microsoft Power BI.
•    Provide technical assistance to other departments for routine SharePoint maintenance and other Office 365 applications.Provide practical guidance to users on MODNet OFFICIAL and SECRET and their applications.
Liaise with external IX communities to establish best practice and improve information exploitation across ASWC.
•    Proactively investigate and assess emerging technologies and/or development methodologies that could benefit ASWC output.

• Must either have been, or currently be, a Sgt (Any) or a Cpl (Any) 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. If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.
• Familiarity with Information Exploitation, Information Management, Information Assurance and Data Protection processes and policy within the MOD; iaw JSPs 440/441 and AP7004.
• Good leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Able to meet the security requirements for the role including maintaining a Developed Vetting clearance.
• Hold a full clean UK Driving Licence.

• Experience in Microsoft’s Office 365 Power Platform.
• The design, technical development, and deployment of bespoke, custom, Power Apps for use on MOD desktop and mobile devices.
• Practical experience of designing and delivering information content management and publication environments throught the use of SharePoint Online/On-Premise
• Experience of Microsoft Power FX
• Experienced in the use of the Microsoft Power Platform toolset.
• Experience of working within a C4I Sqn, 90SU or equivalent.
• Project management experience.

Training and Personal Development

The successful candidate will be able to pursue Continual personal and professional development through the completion of specialist CIS Training (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Essentials, ITIL, Project Management, Advanced SharePoint etc) at Defence Training Schools and with specialist Civilain Training companies. Ultimately this will enhance personal effectiveness and ASWC Operational Output.

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 appraisal reports.  Telephone/Email enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

FS John Sinclair

ASWC FS ISX

Mil – +443001512919

Civ – +443001512919

Email - John.Sinclair484@mod.gov.uk

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

Sqn Ldr A Lewis

ASWC SO2 ISX

Air Warfare Centre

RAF Waddington

Lincoln

LN5 9WA

Email – Andrew.lewis519@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 07 April 2023 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 21 April 2023.

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

The appointment is on FTRS (HC) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of up to 1 Apr 26, with the possibility of further extensions.

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 Professions 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 the Royal Air Force Reserves if an appropriate Professions advisor can be identified to sponsor the applicant. The relevant Profession’s advisor 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, Profession 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 and MMP116 - Re-employment. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant.

Transition between TCoS.  Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

Flexible Working Arrangements. In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserve personnel can 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 FTRS(HC) 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 available at RAF Waddington.