AMS PSR

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Portfolio Analyst - Inside IR35 for a 6 Month contract (with possible extension) based Hybrid - up to 3 days p/week in London / Corsham.

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.

Our work really matters; we offer engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services we provide. We employ people in many different roles and in many locations across the UK and abroad. We have jobs in policy, finance, HR, IS/IT, commercial and project management and all the types of jobs you would expect to find in a government department, or indeed in the private sector. We also employ doctors, dentists, teachers, police, fire service, quantity surveyors, and engineers to name a few. There are many opportunities to develop and progress both within MOD and across the wider Civil Service, whether you’re a permanent appointee or an interim. 

As a Portfolio Analyst your main responsibilities will be:

• Financial & Commercial Project Pipeline: Identify and categorise new projects with business areas.
• Governance & Reporting: Coordinate financial reporting, provide performance analysis, and act as secretariat for governance boards.
• People & Leadership: Support Portfolio Manager in building commitment to a shared vision.
• Planning & Resourcing: Maintain portfolio delivery map, monitor project progress, and track interdependencies.
• Finance Management: Track spends against forecast, develop financial management plans, and work with Finance Business Partners.
• Risk & Stakeholder Management: Identify and escalate risks, engage with stakeholders, and manage correspondence.

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. 

You'll have:

• Proven experience in managing portfolios / P3M within public sector environments.
• An understanding of financial management & terminology.
• Adaptability - ability to thrive in ambiguous environments.
• Expert stakeholder management skills - to senior levels. 
• Agile methodology experience - desirable.
• Ability to deliver portfolio analysis within a technical environment - desirable.
• A relevant Project Management qualification - desirable. 

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 

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.