AMS PSR

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Senior Cost Modeller (Inside IR35) for a Hybrid contract to run up until August 2026  based out of London or Bristol, 1 day per week and the remainder working from home.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD’s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.

The MOD’s aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK’s security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.

To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.

The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.

As a Senior Cost Modeller, your main responsibilities will be:

• Ownership of the CSM cost and benefits models including maintaining a robust Master Data Assumptions List and supporting evidence. Ensuring that assumptions are updated as our plans evolve
• Coordinate inputs to the models from CSM’s constituent programmes, Defence Business Services (DBS) and our external delivery partners including benefit profiles, cost lines and risks.
• Running models and conducting analysis where required
• Undertaking a Schedule Risk Analysis of the CSM delivery plan
• Work with subject matter experts including MAS(A), Cost Assurance & Analysis Service (CAAS) and Defence Economics to ensure the model meets required quality standards and passes Verification and Validation tests as required.
• Work with other members of the CSM portfolio team in support of key objectives including business case approvals (including contributing to drafts) and budget setting and forecasting
• Provide expert analysis from the model (both inputs and outputs) to support senior decision makers including the Senior Responsible Owner, Portfolio Director and senior governance boards

Essential:

• SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. 
• Proven expertise in cost and schedule modeling with a strong track record of delivery
• Experience driving large-scale transformation programs or equivalent initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to robust business cases with actionable insights
• Skilled at influencing stakeholders and applying advanced modeling techniques
• You will be CCAB/CIMA/IACEW Qualified

Desirable:

• Monte Carlo analysis experience

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.