IT Business Analyst

IT Business Analyst (Defence)

The National Composites Centre

Bristol based largely on site with limited hybrid working

Salary: £43,985 to £54,083 per annum (experience dependent)

Security clearance: You must be a minimum SC Cleared, willing and eligible to get DV clearance or currently hold DV clearance due to the nature of the work.

Sponsorship: We are unable to consider applications from those who require sponsorship.

Summary

We're looking for an IT Business Analyst to join us and take responsibility for our defence-related IT Business Analysis projects.

This is a new role to support our expanding organisation and an exciting time to join as we develop our IT services & operations.

You’ll focus on our emerging defence portfolio of work.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead on the development and elaboration of compelling Business Cases and detailed requirements documentation for complex programmes and projects.
2. Ensure that project benefits are clearly identified, mapped, and monitored at initiation and throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Identify and propose continuous improvement opportunities to Business Analysis policy or procedures.
4. Provide IT Governance assurance for non-functional requirements in Statements of Requirements and similar documents, ensuring projects and IT procurements consider these requirements.
5. Apply initiatives to devise options and solutions to complex business problems, using a range of business analysis tools and techniques.
6. Ensure that project solutions align with stakeholder requirements and that any process changes are documented and understood.
7. Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project and programme team Business Analysts to ensure successful delivery.
8. Engage with project sponsors throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure requirements are adhered to and scope remains consistent.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience as an IT Business Analyst, with relevant projects in IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, or IT service delivery.
• Security Clearance SC minimum, with willingness to undertake DV clearance.
• Experience supporting or delivering business change.
• Understanding of Waterfall and Agile methodologies, mainly Waterfall.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of process review, business analysis, and system development methodologies.
• Desirable: Relevant professional IT qualifications such as BCS BA Practitioner, Six Sigma Black Belt, or an IT degree. However, if you have the experience, please still apply.

What We Offer

Flexible working practices, annual salary reviews, company-paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, a great team, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol, and a focus on wellbeing, EDI, and learning and development. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in a thriving R&D environment with a bright future.

Unsure if you should apply? Have questions? Feel free to contact our recruitment team at Recruitment@NCCuk.com.