Research and Data Analyst (SOG/ST 7)

1. STRATEGICOBJECTIVESOFTHEDIVISION

             To lead in the management of all financial systems within the

Treasury, primarily the Central Treasury Management Systems

(CTMS) environment, and is charged with implementing CTMS

strategic initiatives

             To manage the set of protocols that govern how the AGD will be able

to report on the financial position of the Government of Jamaica (GoJ)

             To provide full support to internal and external stakeholders of AGD's

financial systems

             To promote and enforce proper Public Financial Management (PFM)

practices                   and    good     governance,     promoting     transparency                                   and

accountability

             To lead the transition from GFMS to the new Jamaica Integrated

Financial                     Management      Information      System      (JIFMIS),                                      its

implementation, support and maintenance

             To influence, support, and implement PFM policy directives

             To    lead    the    continued   development    and    maintenance    of              the

Government Financial Management System (GFMS), along with

intended                  integration     with     other    government     public                                   financial

management systems. GFMS is the automated interpretation of CTMS

             To provide full support to internal and external stakeholders of the

AGD's financial systems through training and other mechanisms.

. JOB PURPOSE (one-line reason for job existing)

Under the general direction of the Senior Director Treasury Systems, the Research and Data Analysis has the primary responsibility of leading the data analytics and data warehousing as it relates to financial systems.

Maintain a system of statistical intelligence, which guides the development and maintenance of efficient and effective GOJ treasury systems.

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. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

          To estimate the cost and assessment of maintaining or introducing new and/or existing measures.

           To develop strategies for effective data analysis and reporting

           To selecting, configuring and implementing analytics solutions.

          To conduct high level research and produce visualized data to aid in decision making

. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Responsibilities

             Provides technical advice and guidance to financial systems policy and other portfolio matters;

                                              Aligns and directs the management, development and integration of data analytics              and                                                business                intelligence    necessary    for                                                supporting            the development and implementation of financial systems;

     Manages the provided man-power, technology, processes and financial resources necessary to address the current and future analytics needs;

             Drives high level research, information and data as key assets to aid financial systems policy development;

             Acts as the subject matter expert in the designing and recommending of appropriate analytical approaches and methodology in informing system development and implementation;

             Designs, organizes, and directs the conduct of statistical surveys which provide the data required for formulating financial system policy;

             Consults with the MDAs and other entities in the preparation of annual projections;

             Provides technical input to other Government Departments on the feasibility of additional system development;

             Conducts studies on the impact of existing financial systems and their effectiveness and efficiency;

             Collects data and information to provide analysis on the cost of financing new financial systems;

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             Seeks feedback from key internal and external stakeholders as above with regard to their satisfaction with the level of service provided by the Division;

             Keeps abreast of global trends in policy relating to public sector financial systems;

             Reviews proposals received from various stakeholders on financial systems related issues;

             Leads the development and conduct of research projects to identify the actual or potential burden or the impact of existing or proposed financial systems policies;

             Liaises with various Accountant General staff and other local and international stakeholders/counterparts in the conduct of research to obtain/share information;

                                                                                                                                                         Presents research papers/reports at various fora on system                                                                                                                                               related issues;

             Provides technical data, financial information and any analysis of such financial information which may be used in the development of treasury systems policy guidelines;

             Reviews recommendations made to ensure they are consistent with the findings and in accordance with Government policies and guidelines.

             Oversees the Division’s research activities and ensures alignment with the business vision and objectives.

Management/Administrative Responsibilities

             Contributes to the development of the Division’s component of the Corporate and Operational Plans and budgets,

                                                                Represents                      the        Division          at       selected conferences, symposiums/seminars/ workshops both local and overseas and make presentations on issues bearing portfolio responsibility;

                              Serves as member of technical working groups where required;

Lobbies to have sufficient and appropriate physical resources                                                                                                                                                     to undertake the duties efficiently and effectively;

             Develops and reviews the Division’s policies, procedures and systems to meet AG’s goals, objectives and targets;

                              Participates in the development of the individual work plan;

             Maintains effective working relationships with external and internal stakeholders and clients, ensuring that there is the provision of a consistently high level of service to them.

7. AUTHORITY (decisions you have the power to make or recommend)

             Provide recommendations on treasury systems policy matters based on evidence based data

                              Recommends budgetary requirements for the Division.

             Recommends the expenditure from the approved budgetary allocation of the Division.

QUALIFICATIONS& EXPERIENCE

             B.Sc. Degree in Economics, Statistics (specializing in statistics and public finance as well as postgraduate training in financial systems analysis).

                Training in research methodologies/techniques

             Five (5) years in statistical research and analysis with three (3) years at management level.

SPECIFICKNOWLEDGE&SKILLS

                                                Sound             knowledge       of                           applied        econometric         software, computer applications and statistical packages such as Microsoft Excel, Stata and SPSS

                              Sound knowledge of financial systems policies

                              Strong research and analytical skills

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