Lead Business Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Senior Business Analyst who will collaborate with clients throughout the project lifecycle, supporting stakeholder relationships and documenting requirements. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, fostering career development in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working schedules

Healthcare

Dental

Life Assurance

Pension

Career Development

Employee Incentive Programme

Qualifications

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience writing tickets.
• Ability to incorporate systems thinking into project planning.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Elicit and document requirements effectively.
• Act as a proxy product owner to prioritize work.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile software delivery

Systems thinking

Job description

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Your Opportunity to Define Possible. Our Opportunity to Deliver the Nation’s Security. Together

Role clearance type: Must be able to obtain and maintain highest UK government clearance

Location: Cheltenham, UK (Manchester is offered as an alternative location)

About Your Opportunity:

In Northrop Grumman, the senior business analyst integrates with clients throughout the project lifecycle and is recognized for their ability to bring clarity to complex problems. They are experienced in shaping and influencing a wide range of stakeholders in ambiguous environments with potentially conflicting requirements.

• Flexible working schedules: We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Discuss your preferences at the application stage.
• Flexible Benefits Package: Choose benefits to meet your needs. Core benefits include Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance, and Pension. Flex benefits include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.
• Employee Incentive Programme: Exceptional performance is recognized through our annual incentive program for top performers.
• Career Development: Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and career advancement.

Your Responsibilities:

• Identify and manage stakeholder relationships to support delivery priorities
• Elicit, capture, and elaborate requirements, documenting them effectively without prescribing solutions
• Build strong relationships with the user community and understand their underlying needs
• Act as a proxy product owner when necessary to plan and prioritize work, especially in complex environments
• Serve as a liaison between the delivery team and customers for developing and enhancing solutions

Your Experience:

Familiarity with agile software delivery, writing tickets, and representing the team in stakeholder meetings. Ability to incorporate systems thinking into project planning and contribute throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Future Team:

The business analyst works directly with clients seeking organizational change. We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented communities, fostering respectful and inclusive environments.

About Our Responsibilities:

Our customers operate in challenging environments, providing opportunities to learn and thrive alongside industry experts. We support your career development and encourage innovative ideas to shape our business's future.

We promote collaboration and value respectful, inspiring environments where your contributions matter.

How to Apply:

Interested in our opportunity?

Submit your application online. Our recruiters will review it and contact you with next steps.

Want to learn more?

Connect directly with our recruitment team for support and inquiries.

Background checks and security clearance may be required, and our team will guide you through the process.

Northrop Grumman UK:

Join a global leader contributing to national security and future innovations. We foster a collaborative environment where ideas shape the future of aerospace, defense, and intelligence sectors.

Our UK Cyber & Intelligence division combines modern software approaches with extensive defense experience, handling sensitive data and complex projects supporting digital transformation.

UK Defence Business:

Our sovereign software and systems center supports UK-wide and international command and control systems, playing a vital role in modern military infrastructure, including the Royal Navy. We are dedicated to solving challenging problems through innovation and curiosity.

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Northrop Grumman encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and abilities, committed to fostering an inclusive workforce.