Job Description

The contract will be specifically working on NAO’s value for money reports, which examine various aspects of Government programmes and projects.

The key responsibilities are:

• Gathering, analysing and interpreting data on a wide range of relevant public policy topics, using a range of quantitative and qualitative methods
• Interpreting and present findings to contribute to draft reports
• Supporting Parliamentary select committees, particularly the Public Accounts Committee
• Gaining insight and knowledge of the audit client and developing good relations
• Spending part of your time using your expertise to contribute to NAO’s analytical and other networks across the office. This includes providing analytical support or advice to others outside of your team on analytical techniques and methods where you have experience

The position sits inside IR35 and is offering a competitive day rate depending on experience.

The National Audit Office and REED positively welcome and encourage applications from all areas of society regardless of the individual’s race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. 

All third party and direct applications sent to the client will be forwarded to Jay Sandhu at Reed Finance for full consideration alongside all other applicants.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Exceptional analysis skills – Economics, modelling, data analytics, financial, social research methods, GIS methods and statistics Substantial experience showing the above with relevant examples Experience within Central Government is desired as is energy and/or climate change Advanced excel, data and systems experience A can-do attitude with a collaborative approach