Lead Business Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in Cheltenham is looking for a Lead Business Analyst to join their Cyber & Intelligence team. The successful candidate will manage relationships with stakeholders, translate their needs into actionable requirements, and work within an agile team. With a focus on delivering value and system thinking throughout the project lifecycle, this role supports the ambitious digital transformation programme. The company offers competitive benefits, including flexible working options.

Benefits

Private health care

Holiday buy and sell

Performance bonuses

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-functional agile delivery team.
• Ability to translate customer needs into actionable requirements.
• Familiarity with best-practice approaches in project management.

Responsibilities

• Identify stakeholders and manage relationships.
• Elaborate user requirements and document them effectively.
• Liaison between solution delivery team and customers.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Systems thinking

Job description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

Opportunity

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.

Our UK Cyber & Intelligence business combines modern software development approaches with a rich heritage and experience in the Defence and security sectors. Our customers have complex and sensitive data and information requirements requiring a mission partner who quickly understands the context, delivering and sustaining a portfolio of challenging technology projects at scale and pace, supporting them through an ambitious digital transformation programme.

As our Lead Business Analyst you will be embedded within the software delivery teams elaborating new work, populating the product / service backlog, advising and enabling the Product Owner.

Key Responsibilities

• You proactively identify stakeholders, build and manage relationships, and support the priorities of the delivery team

• You build strong relationships with the user community, and build understanding of the drivers behind their requirements

• You work with stakeholders to elicit, capture and elaborate their requirements, documenting them to a level which enables effective delivery of required outcomes without prescribing the solution(s)

• You act as the liaison between the solution delivery team and their customers in the development and implementation of new solutions, and/or enhancing of existing solutions to meet business needs

What we’re looking for

• An experienced business analyst who can integrate into a multi-functional agile delivery team, enabling delivery excellence with a strong focus on realising value for our customers

• An effective communicator, who can represent their team in engagements with customers and wider stakeholders, build effective relationships and translate needs into actionable requirements

• A systems thinker, who can contribute to shaping the project lifecycle from inception to completion, incorporating systems thinking and best-practice approaches into the design and planning of complex projects

Security clearance

You must currently hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance. Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: [e-mail]

Benefits

We can offer you a range of flexible working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, cash health plan, holiday buy and sell, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

Why join us?

• A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.

• A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees to our partnerships with the Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong.

• Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise, and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life through our health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.

Ready to apply?

Yes – Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Possibly, I’d like to find out moreabout this role

Reach out to our team for more information and support: [e-mail].

No, I don’t think this role is right for me

Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.