Business Analyst

Methods Business and Digital Technology; Bristol; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A data analytics firm in the UK is seeking a Business Analyst to join their team working on data-focused projects in the defence sector. Candidates should have strong experience in data analytics and MI discovery work, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and problem analysis. The role is primarily remote, requiring occasional travel to client sites. Full-time position with a competitive salary between £40k and £50k.

Benefits

LinkedIn Learning

24/7 employee assistance programme

25 days annual leave

4% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience contributing to MI data analytics and discovery projects.
• Ability to analyse data sources and define business questions.
• Proactive and self-motivated, able to drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the bridge between stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Build trusted relationships with defence stakeholders.
• Contribute to discovery activities and clarify problem spaces.

Skills

SQL

Agile

Business Analysis

Business Process Modeling

Data Analysis Skills

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Jira

Azure DevOps

Trello

Job description

Who We Are

At Methods Analytics our mission is to improve society by helping organisations make better decisions through data; To Solve for Good. We combine sector expertise with technical excellence to deliver transformative ethical and impactful solutions.

We’re excited by the limitless potential of data – a sector where new innovations are always on the horizon. Our culture thrives on collaboration, creativity and curiosity and we invest in building a strong Business Analysis Community of Practice with a defined career pathway that empowers our people to grow, lead and shape the future of the profession.

Salary

40k - 50k

About the Role

We’re looking for a Business Analyst to join our Business Analysis Practice delivering data-focused projects in the defence sector.

This role is about more than gathering requirements; you’ll work closely with stakeholders, contribute to shaping delivery and help guide clients on how to harness data to achieve mission‑critical outcomes.

You’ll bring proven experience in MI discovery work and data analytics projects using insight to enable better decision‑making at all levels.

We value people who are self‑motivated, proactive, collaborative and curious – someone who can adapt to ambiguity, develop their skills through experience and grow their confidence in tackling complex problems.

This is a primarily remote role with occasional travel to client sites and our offices in London, Sheffield or Bristol. Security Clearance will be required (details provided during interview).

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboration – Act as the bridge between stakeholders and delivery teams, co‑creating clear requirements and supporting issue resolution.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build trusted relationships with defence stakeholders ensuring business needs are understood and aligned with outcomes.
• Discovery & Problem Analysis – Contribute to discovery activities, scoping opportunities, clarifying problem spaces and supporting solution design.
• Process & Service Improvement – Map and analyse as‑is processes, support design of to‑be processes and apply service thinking to create user‑centred improvements.
• Data Source Analysis & Insight – Analyse data sources to define metrics, contribute to design of meaningful MI and create visualisations that support decision‑making.
• Data‑Driven Recommendations – Contribute to MI and analytics projects helping to assess risks, opportunities, benefits and costs.
• Clear Communication – Produce visual models, user stories, acceptance criteria and concise documentation that bring clarity to complexity.
• Enable Delivery – Support implementation, troubleshoot issues and ensure adoption of change.
• Community & Development – Support colleagues in sharing best practices and actively contribute to shaping our BA Community of Practice and career pathway.
• Ethics & Governance – Promote responsible use of data ensuring compliance with governance and ethical principles within sensitive defence environments.

Expectations & Behaviours

• Entrepreneurial – Contribute to bids, proposals and identification of new opportunities.
• Represent the BA community at least one Business Unit event.
• Dedicated – Manage client stakeholders professionally and ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards.
• Communicative – Engage confidently with stakeholders including presenting solo to clients.
• Innovative – Contribute insights and flexibility in shaping best practice in Business Analysis.
• Organised – Manage your deliverables effectively ensuring scope, time and quality are met.
• Assertive – Provide support and potentially line‑manage 12 junior analysts, coaching where appropriate.
• Inquisitive – Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience contributing to MI data analytics and discovery projects.
• Ability to analyse data sources, define business questions and metrics and support dashboard / visualisation design (Power BI, Tableau).
• Proactive and self‑motivated, able to drive outcomes while developing confidence and independence.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt when challenges are unclear or complex.
• Confident engaging with stakeholders across different levels.
• Skilled in eliciting and refining business requirements (workshops, interviews, workflow mapping).
• Familiar with Agile ways of working and tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello).
• Proficient in developing Epics, Use Cases and User Stories with scenario‑based acceptance criteria.
• Awareness of relational data modelling, ETL and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Awareness of Data Science, AI and big data principles.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in Defence.
• IIBA or BCS professional certification.
• Awareness of data governance (DAMA) and / or data architecture principles.
• Understanding of user‑centred design and service design principles.
• Exposure to AI‑enabled analysis tools or low / no‑code prototyping.

Why Join Us

• Professional Growth – Develop technical expertise in data modelling, BI visualisation (Power BI, Tableau), data platforms (Azure, AWS, MS Fabric) and AI. Our defined Business Analysis career pathway provides clarity and progression with opportunities to step into leadership.
• Impactful Work – Deliver projects that directly support national defence and security where the insights you help create enable critical decision‑making.
• Supportive Environment – Join a collaborative inclusive team where diverse perspectives are valued and innovation is encouraged.
• Flexibility – Work hybrid with flexibility built around your lifestyle balanced with in‑person connection at client sites and offices.
• Recognition – Have a voice in shaping our ways of working and representing our BA practice in industry forums.

What We Offer

• Development – LinkedIn Learning, management development and formal training.
• Wellbeing – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
• Community – Office socials, pizza Fridays and charitable initiatives.
• Time Off – 25 days annual leave.
• Financial Security – 4% employer pension contribution (with salary exchange scheme), discretionary bonus and life assurance (4x salary).
• Healthcare & Travel – Private medical insurance and worldwide travel insurance (both including spouse and dependants).

Ready to Apply

If you want to shape how the defence sector uses data to solve mission‑critical challenges while growing your career in a supportive forward‑looking BA community with a defined career pathway, we’d love to hear from you.

Required Experience : IC

Key Skills

SQL, Agile, Business Analysis, Visio, Waterfall, Business Process Modeling, Requirements Gathering, User Acceptance Testing, Business requirements, SDLC, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Monthly Salary

40 - 50