DRACAS Analyst

Templecombe, Somerset
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

Location: Templecombe, United KingdomIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.DRACAS Analyst (Data Reporting, Analysis & Corrective Action Systems)LR7 Templecombe HybridThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitionsDepartment Through Life Support Engineering (TLSE) is a holistic life cycle process through which the combination of management and engineering actions necessary to assure effective and economical through-life support of a
system or capability are accomplished as an integral part of the acquisition
process.TLSE consolidates its Through Life Support approach to help the business
segments respond to the changing customer requirements such as
reduction of total cost of ownership, increased reliability performance and
capability-based contracting (incl. asset management, technical support,
field support, obsolescence management, performance monitoring and
improvement).DRACAS Analysts work within the Services Centre of Competence (SCC)
and may have cross-domain responsibilities.Primary Purpose of the roleNormally based at a central site, the primary purpose of the DRACAS
Analyst Role is to:

Provide support to development and support projects by using the DRACAS

process and tools to identify fault-trends and problems, risks and
opportunities, cost and performance drivers; propose effective mitigation
activities and track to completion.Core tasks and responsibilities

Identify, collect and collate failure/incident data from all appropriate sources

for the serviced Projects (such as customer, field support data and repair
and survey data); * Set up new project DRACAS in the software tool (Favoweb) including theBill of Materials / Product Breakdown Structure.Ensure data is entered accurately and coherently on to the DRACAS tool. * Identify trends, problems and Cost/Performance characteristics in theincidents. * Liaise with Project engineering teams and Subcontract Managers tounderstand and agree DRACAS concerns. * Prepare for, convene and participate in DRACAS Review Boards.

Co-ordinate and assist with root cause analytics to determine the true nature

of the occurrence. * Generate Project DRACAS minutes and reports summarising the resultsand recommending action plans. * Support recommended action plans with appropriate business cases.Mine and analyse historical DRACAS data from various sources to assist
bids. * Generate and maintain Project DRACAS Plans.

Attend other Project meetings as required.
Ensure assigned Work Packages meet schedule, budget and quality.
Generate estimates for DRACAS work.
Administer and maintain the Company DRACAS tool as agreed.
Comply with all relevant Company management system processes.
Comply with the Project management plans and codes of practice.
Project Specific Tasks and Responsibilities.
The role may additionally have need for Project-specific skills and

experience as agreed with Project and Functional ManagementThe jobholder has dual reporting lines in a matrix organisation. For project performance the reporting line is through to the Project Manager, or as otherwise determined. For functional aspects the reporting line is through to the Function Manager.The jobholder is required to develop networks & build key relationships to obtain ‘buy-in’ and cooperation to achieve objectives and fulfil responsibilities. Interfaces and communication shall be with all stakeholders and include, but are not limited to:Internal Relationships:

Functional Management.
Project Management.
SCC (e.g, ILS, Tech Pubs, Training teams).
Engineering Team.
Repairs organisation.
Subcontract Management.

External Relationships:

The User and Customer community

Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact for mid to senior roles, or the for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!

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