Lead Business Analyst

Company cultures & job summary

Our client is one of the most recognised names in the global Defence and National Security space a heavyweight consultancy delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to some of the most sensitive and high-stakes programmes in the UK. They're not just building software; they're shaping national capability. If you want your work to genuinely matter, this is the place to do it. You'd be joining a growing Business Analysis community embedded within agile delivery teams working on complex, mission-focused programmes  the kind that demand clarity, rigour and real leadership. The team is collaborative, ambitious and passionate about doing analysis properly. Now they need a Lead BA who can hit the ground running. You'll need proven experience delivering Business Analysis in agile environments, a strong hand at requirements elicitation and stakeholder management, and the confidence to lead and quality-assure the work of others. Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence or GitLab is a must, and a background in Defence, National Security or similarly regulated environments will put you ahead of the pack. Oh, and you'll need to hold eDV clearance — that's non-negotiable. Sound like you? APPLY TODAY and let's get talking.

Working Patterns and location – Fully on site

·        Lead elicitation, analysis and management of business and technical requirements across complex programmes.

·        Work closely with customers, Product Owners and delivery teams to ensure solutions deliver real business value.

·        Facilitate workshops, stakeholder engagements and collaborative planning sessions to drive aligned decision-making.

·        Apply systems thinking and analytical techniques to identify organisational challenges and improvement opportunities.

·        Provide leadership and quality assurance across Business Analysis activities, maintaining high standards throughout.

·        Support project strategy, delivery planning and contribute to the wider Business Analysis capability and community.

·        Significant experience delivering Business Analysis within agile software delivery environments.

·        Strong experience gathering, documenting and managing business and technical requirements.

·        Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels.

·        Experience applying systems thinking and analytical techniques to complex business problems.

·        Hands-on experience with agile delivery tools such as Jira, GitLab and Confluence.

·        Proven track record of leading BA activities, mentoring colleagues or quality-assuring delivery team outputs.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

·        Experience working within Defence, National Security or other highly regulated environments.

·        Understanding of relevant legislation, governance frameworks or industry standards applicable to complex programmes.

·        Experience supporting Product Owners and contributing directly to project strategy and delivery planning.

·        Exposure to Business Change activities including user adoption, benefits realisation and organisational readiness.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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You will be required to hold a minimum of DV Clearance. If you do not hold an active DV Clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

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