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Members of the Analysis Function People Board Shadow Board holding a virtual meeting Written by Nicholas Webster, Welsh Government The Analysis Function’s People Board (AFPB) Shadow Board (only in government would you get away with such a long name!) supports the work of the Analysis Function by shadowing a senior board specifically focusing on developing capability across government analysts. The ultimate goal of the People Board is to ensure we have the right people in the right place with ...

By Daniel Shiloh and Jacob Cole, Office for National Statistics In the autumn of 2020 over 1000 government analysts responded to the coding in analysis and research survey (CARS). We were interested in how they use code and how much they knew about using software engineering practices to improve quality and efficiency in their analysis. Below are some things we’ve learned so far. Keep in mind: our sample is not necessarily representative and is likely to over-represent people interested in co...

Date Time Spotlight on Analysis Function Learning Offer The Government Analysis Function (AF) has around 17,000 members working across the Civil Service. Established in 2018, the AF brings together analysts of all disciplines by facilitating cross-government and cross-profession collaboration on the highest priority analytical issues. As a function we want to support you in all aspects of your career and development. Our vision is to have the right people in the right place at the right time, w...

Spotlight on the Analysis Function Learning Offer Why members of the Analysis Function should use the Learning Curriculum From: 6 May 2021 The Government Analysis Function (AF) has around 17,000 members working across the Civil Service. Established in 2018, the AF brings together analysts of all disciplines by facilitating cross-government and cross-profession collaboration on the highest priority analytical issues. As a function we want to support you in all aspects of your career and deve...

Government Analysis Function opportunities From: 6 May 2021 Across the Government Analysis Function there are many opportunities to help broaden your career horizons. This could be building your network of peers through volunteering, participating in a function activity or developing your skills and career by applying for a loan or secondment. The Analysis Function is committed to creating an inclusive analytical community where all our members have the chance to thrive, with access to a b...

Date Time UK Government Analysis Function opportunities Across the Government Analysis Function there are many opportunities to help broaden your career horizons. This could be building your network of peers through volunteering, participating in a function activity or developing your skills and career by applying for a loan or secondment. The Analysis Function is committed to creating an inclusive analytical community where all our members have the chance to thrive, with access to a breadth o...

By the Analysis Function Capability Team, Office for National Statistics The Analysis Function (AF) is a cross-government community of around 17,000 people involved in the generation and dissemination of research, analysis and evidence. Our mission as a function is to support the government to make better decisions in every aspect of policy, delivery and operations, to deliver value for money and to improve the lives of the UK population. As a Function we aim to improve analytical capability ac...

28 April 2021 Analysis across government is being used more than ever in policy, decision making and the media, and there has been so much fantastic work across the Analysis Function that is worthy of sharing and celebrating. Because of this, we have planned a full month of activities and broad engagement across government and beyond! Remember that all analysts within government are members of the Government Analysis Function and part of this event is about connecting with fellow analysts and f...

Analysts Assemble From: 6 April 2021 The Analysis Function’s Michelle Bowen is an integral part of the planning team for our very first Analysis in Government month this May and tells us why connecting analysts together is like assembling a group of superheroes! Over to you Michelle: “We love a movie night in the Bowen household. Most recently we have been re-watching all the Marvel Avengers superhero movies (in chronological order!). What have Marvel movies got to do with analysts I he...

16 March 2021 This special feature explores the value of analysis in government decision making, GAD’s role, and how you can get involved in the Analysis in Government month. To receive updates and information on GAD’s Analysis in Government month celebrations, sign up here. Analysts across government The Analysis Function includes people who work in an exceedingly diverse range of roles. From actuaries to geographers, social researchers to economists, and operational researchers to statist...