Business Analyst

Trust in SODA; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust in SODA is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a multidisciplinary digital delivery team in Portsmouth, working in a GDS-style Agile, user-centred environment. You’ll translate user needs and business problems into clear requirements for development teams and contribute across Discovery, Alpha and Beta.

The role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, strong communication, and delivering actionable outcomes in a fast-paced agile setting, with an active SC clearance and a 6-month

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Analyst within Agile software delivery teams.
• Experience with user-centred design or user research-led delivery.
• Strong knowledge of user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Translate user needs and business problems into clear requirements for development teams.
• Work across Discovery, Alpha and Beta in a GDS-style Agile environment.
• Engage with Product Managers, Designers, Developers and Testers to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Business Analysis

Agile software delivery

User research-led delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Workshop facilitation

Prioritisation

Secure-environment experience

Job description

Business Analyst

Location: Portsmouth – 2–3 days onsite per fortnight
Rate: £420/day Outside IR35
Contract: 6 months initially, possible extension
Start: ASAP
Clearance: Active SC Clearance

We’re looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join a multidisciplinary digital delivery team working in a GDS-style Agile, user-centred environment. You’ll work across Discovery, Alpha and Beta, translating user needs and business problems into clear requirements and actionable outcomes for development teams.

Key Requirements

• Strong Business Analysis experience within Agile software delivery teams
• Experience with user-centred/service design or user research-led delivery
• Strong knowledge of user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps and requirements
• Experience working with Product Managers, Researchers, Designers, Developers and Testers
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience facilitating workshops and stakeholder discussions
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently
• MOD or secure-environment experience is desirable