Fiscal Analyst
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Job Summary
Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your analytical expertise in a role that directly contributes to Scotlands public services and longterm priorities
The Scottish Fiscal Commission is a small independent public body with 28 produce independent robust forecasts and assessments to improve the transparency and scrutiny of the Scottish Budget.
We are seeking a motivated and analytically minded individual to join our team contributing to highquality economic and fiscal analysis that supports the Scottish Fiscal Commissions work.
There is no fixed profile for what makes a good analyst and you could be working on our economy tax or social security forecasts our analysis of Scottish Government spending or our long-term fiscal sustainability projections. Making sense of data and linking the findings of your analysis to the context is a big part of what we do.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys analytical problemsolving values highquality evidence and is eager to contribute to impactful work that informs Scotlands public finances.
Responsibilities
Contribute to analytical work in specific areas.
Develop and maintain the SFCs analytical models.
Produce forecasts and other analysis for fiscal events.
Contribute to the SFCs reports in writing tables and data visualisation.
Assist in quality assuring formal publications.
Manage the engagement with the relevant policy officials and specialists in the Scottish Government and other organisations to ensure the analysis produced reflects the Governments policy.
- Monitor key data releases and external comments and publications in relevant areas.
Qualifications
You should have a first or upper second class degree or postgraduate qualification in a numerate subject (e.g statistics economics actuarial science). Other qualifications or experience equivalent to these may also be acceptable.
If you are in any doubt please contact for more information.
Please confirm in your CV/Personal Statement the qualification you hold. If you do not provide this information your application will not be considered.
Success Profile:
Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.
Experience:
- Experience using data analysis to solve problems including applying statistical or analytical models that help you draw conclusions not just describe data. This should include handling and preparing data using techniques such as inference modelling or forecasting and interpreting findings to support decisions.
- Developing self and others - Level 3
- Delivering at Pace - Level 3
Communicating and Influencing - Level 3
If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and written analysis.
In the event of a high volume of applications candidates will initially have their application assessed against the Experience who pass this initial sift will have their application fully assessed against all of the listed criteria.
In the event of a tied score at interview performance in the Experience criteria will be applied to determine merit order.
Expected Timeline: (subject to change)
Sift - April
Interview - May
Location -Microsoft Teams
We will be holding an online information session for these roles on 9 follow the link here to sign up
We are also recruiting for a more experienced fiscal analyst role the advert can be found here: Req 3465 B3 Fiscal Adviser
Recruitment Principles:
As a government organisation we adhere to theCivil Service Commission RecruitmentPrinciplesand we investigateanycomplaintsreceived in relation to recruitmentcases.
We produce independent robust forecasts and assessments to improve the transparency and scrutiny of the Scottish Budget. Our forecasts are vitally important to the setting of Scotlands Budget and youll get the opportunity to have a real impact on how Scottish public finances are managed. We are independent of the Scottish Government and we give the answers to questions like:
- How much money will the Scottish Government get from taxes
- How much will social security payments cost
- What will climate change and aging population mean for public finances
- Which spending decisions now could build up in the future
Our deep impartial scrutiny and clear explanations bring transparency to the Scottish Governments financial decisions. Find out more about us at:Staff Vacancies Scottish Fiscal Commission.
Our staff are part of theUK Civil Service so we follow theCivil Service Nationality Rules.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment and we align with the Scottish Governments employment terms and conditions. You can find out more about those on the Scottish Governmentscareers website.
Once in the SFC we can support you to remain in or join the appropriate civil service analytical profession such as the Government Statistical Service (GSS) or the Government Economic Service (GES).
Working Pattern:
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week but we will endeavour to accommodate alternative working patterns where possible.
We offer flexible working hours between 7am and 7pm Monday to Friday. During peak times usually in the weeks running up to publication of our reports flexibility to work in excess of standard hours might be required. Any extra time worked is managed through our flexible working system.
We offer hybrid working. Our office is in central Edinburgh (EH1 3DE) and generally you can choose whether to work there from home or a mixture of both. You would be expected to attend the office in person sometimes for all-staff days all-team days or specific training events. We anticipate this would be around once a week. If you have specific questions please contact us.
Security checks:
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks Identity Right to work Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on theUK Government website or read about the different levels of security checks in ourCandidate Guide.
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Further information:
Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on ourCareers Website.
Read ourCandidate Guidefor further information on our recruitment and application processes.
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