role	role_level	band	skill	skill_source	pcf_reference	esco_reference	expected_level	expected_level_number	expected_level_description	self_rating	manager_rating	gap	evidence	development_action
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	Adapting to delivery methodologies	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/32db65d3-5ef3-43eb-9bf8-752c9cf0b22e; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/bec4359e-cb92-468f-a997-8fb28e32fba9	expert	4	You can: - set and iterate standards for working within different delivery methodologies - actively promote collaboration and agreement to ensure the team delivers value at the right time - experiment with new and innovative ways of working to enhance delivery outcomes - research new and evolving delivery methodologies and identify how your role would work within them					
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	Business and user acceptance testing	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/85f46538-ae70-498a-bfbc-b8ddafe96c7d; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/913e7e83-b8f8-4574-b1ca-1b38f3fd974a	practitioner	3	You can: - advise others how to ensure appropriate test coverage, data and scenarios, in line with acceptance criteria - analyse business risk and impacts of defects so that appropriate action can be taken to enable business acceptance - provide assurance on the suitability, business readiness and viability of delivered solutions					
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	Business modelling	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/98301d4a-2cc3-439d-8d7f-0b6ac76302bb; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/6a7792a9-888a-46ad-afc9-2c0d94c8fde6; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/3c1cbc5e-2220-4f45-bcc8-3d52c8c9cae0	expert	4	You can: - set standards for business modelling, including for the elicitation of appropriate information - assess the effectiveness of modelling techniques to enable continuous improvement - coach others in business modelling, leading the creation of models when appropriate - use business modelling outcomes to anticipate and influence decision making and strategy development					
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	Business process improvement	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/75b30aeb-34c0-40f4-b77d-271d75a98b14; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/958b8802-ec3e-4813-97f7-6c8f48610dbd; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/56042303-972b-41be-9310-58467599ff7e	expert	4	You can: - lead the identification of large-scale opportunities to deliver business performance improvements - set the direction for analysis, design and evaluation of business process improvements, including methods, tools and standards - set the direction for design, execution and assessment of business process tests and usability evaluations - coach others in designing, testing, implementing and assessing business process improvements					
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	Change, benefits and adoption analysis	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/3c03ee71-4a23-448f-b79e-81fd75d27dca; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/17c9a790-5664-4673-8237-c4cf3c5a8da5; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/48b68726-0fd6-4e03-a5eb-82236516ee7a	expert	4	You can: - influence strategic decisions by challenging whether proposed change is likely to deliver real and evidenced value - work with the business and other professions to influence approaches for change adoption, business readiness and benefits management - position business analysis as a discipline that improves business readiness, adoption and outcomes					
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	Context, problem and option analysis	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9714735d-6f60-440b-bdbc-aaf45ebcbe78; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/55514865-3066-4abd-86a9-dbe45a440882; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/07e51c60-763a-4335-b4ec-70a15f66d328	expert	4	You can: - advise on approaches to options analysis, feasibility and impact assessments to ensure best practice is followed - ensure all streams of work align to the organisation's strategic context and goals - advise on how the organisation can use business analysis skills to add value - guide tactical decision making and influence strategic plans in a changing environment					
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	Defining and managing business needs, user needs and requirements	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/b04f377b-ee80-4b38-aca1-19d266a23b17; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/ddfe79e2-c2e3-4ba7-9bdf-3820b4f75b54; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a8797f21-1af0-4c5e-98ca-bf1442929363	expert	4	You can: - set standards for defining and managing complex or large-scale business and user needs - use business and user needs to ensure proposed solutions align with organisational strategy - provide guidance and recommendations to ensure needs are traceable and managed - influence the prioritisation of needs, enabling tactical solutions and long-term strategic decision making					
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	Digital and data systems analysis	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/3f86173d-e101-4fcd-934f-ff9de29c081c; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/7adb8473-bcc6-4ff8-9850-76d945d40092	expert	4	You can: - set the direction for the analysis of systems to align to business capabilities and strategy - set the direction for analysing and communicating system changes and the effect of change on stakeholders - work with other technical specialists to set and iterate standards for system and data modelling and documentation					
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	Stakeholder relationship management	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/1af2db15-2af9-44dd-9639-bf1fc69d4c34; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/eade4171-3d57-4fb2-9518-44d5a1da4ff5	expert	4	You can: - direct the stakeholder relationship strategy for your teams - ensure stakeholder's objectives are set and support teams to meet them - influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to resolve issues and enable progress					
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	User experience insight analysis	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/465e7c78-cd26-4503-a5ca-40009e807705; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/be0ff6d8-5e61-4021-9c89-e40cf0b75cc6; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/89ba58e8-a67e-4d2b-ad42-6acab25c241b	practitioner	3	You can: - synthesise insights from multiple appropriate sources of evidence to provide a holistic understanding of user experience - identify patterns, root causes, and opportunities for improvement across journeys - ensure user experience insights are clearly linked to requirements, priorities, and design decisions - identify priorities for improving user experience, taking into consideration business and technical constraints					
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	Understanding health and care services	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9b63d92b-5a3a-46b0-b2ba-c98b39ea5aaf; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/6c252ea9-e7df-4f82-8035-7d7ee742ff0e	expert	4	You can: - shape organisational strategy using a deep understanding of the health and care system - represent the organisation with health and care partners and leaders - anticipate how policy and service changes will affect digital services and care 					
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	Clinical risk management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/47d491a9-f7c0-4b13-a10f-983d3aa0113e; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/4913d0c0-133a-4c46-aac3-f5d4989a982e	practitioner	3	You can: - lead hazard identification and risk assessment for a product or change - write and maintain hazard logs and clinical safety case reports - agree risk controls with product teams and check that they work - advise teams on applying clinical risk management standards 					
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	Information governance and data protection	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a4346013-a967-4a58-a533-6b32ad1364c5; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/51ece34f-c24e-4183-9bf4-9b6f28748aec; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/097c6a36-f031-4d3e-b5c1-62d6ffcb430b	practitioner	3	You can: - lead data protection impact assessments and information sharing agreements - advise teams on lawful basis, consent, confidentiality, and retention - investigate incidents and recommend improvements 					
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	Health data interoperability	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/4f5c1208-62fd-4e5a-a51e-306c06947e11; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/d70701ca-d3be-44cb-963e-8e7142555144	practitioner	3	You can: - design and build integrations using FHIR, HL7 version 2, and messaging patterns - write and profile FHIR resources and implementation guides - resolve complex mapping and data quality issues between systems 					
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	People management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/339ac029-066a-4985-9f9d-b3d7c8fea0bb; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/add39442-b8ca-4412-8156-391db53b0c5d	expert	4	You can: - lead managers and shape the culture of a large area - design workforce plans and organisational change - coach leaders and resolve complex people issues 					
Business analyst	Head of business analysis	8c	Budget management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/21c5790c-0930-4d74-b3b0-84caf5af12ea; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/74688c5d-2af1-4f7a-9d1c-00e808eaa1e6	practitioner	3	You can: - hold and manage a budget, forecasting and explaining variances - build a business case with costs and benefits