Senior Business Analyst

slihrms; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Remote work options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is expanding its Business Insight consulting team in the UK to support digital, data and transformation programmes within the National Security sector. We seek an experienced Senior Business Analyst who can define needs, manage requirements and deliver change in environments where assurance, security and stakeholder alignment are critical.

You will lead end-to-end requirements, develop transformation roadmaps and influence Agile delivery, while applying AI-enabled approaches to

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior level in consulting or client-facing roles managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience working with Government, Defence or Security organisations.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to contribute beyond a traditional BA role when needed.
• Track record delivering technology-led transformation across strategy, design and change management.
• Experience in Agile delivery environments with knowledge of delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver value-focused outcomes for clients and drive digital adoption.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape culture and behaviours for transformation.
• Analyse processes with stakeholders to identify improvements aligned to client objectives.
• Lead end-to-end requirements development from business needs to detailed user requirements.
• Develop transformation roadmaps that underpin digital change for clients.
• Influence Agile delivery practices and participate in sprints, scrums and retrospectives.
• Champion stakeholder needs and ensure solutions align with user requirements and business goals.
• Produce clear documentation, presentations and recommendations for decision-making.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Business analysis

Workshop facilitation

Communication

Education

BCS Business analysis Diploma

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Visio

Job description

Overview

Join our organisation! AtkinsRéalis is growing its Business insight consulting team to support digital, data and transformation programmes in National Security. We are looking for experienced Business Analysts who can help clients develop impactful solutions in complex environments, where mission success depends on informed judgement, effective collaboration and high-quality delivery.

We welcome creative, adaptable problem solvers who want to help our clients achieve their mission while continuing to develop their own career.This role offers the opportunity to work across strategic, high-impact programmes and to shape your career around what interests you most.

We want your role with AtkinsRéalis to be a key part of your personal journey. We foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture where we succeed together and help each other grow. Our flexible and remote working policies are designed to support different personal priorities and needs. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.

As a Senior Business Analyst in our Secure Government business unit, you will support digital, data and transformation programmes, with a particular focus on the public sector. You will be an integral part of our Digital, Data and AI consulting team and will help clients define needs, manage requirements and deliver change in contexts where assurance, security, compliance and stakeholder alignment are central to successful outcomes.

Your role

• Delivering exceptional results for our clients by putting value at the core of everything we do.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives and shape the culture and behaviours required for successful digital adoption.
• Analysing processes and operations, working closely with stakeholders and using appropriate tools and techniques to identify improvements in accordance with client objectives, including workshop facilitation.
• Leading end‑to‑end requirements development, from initial business needs through to defining detailed user requirements, ensuring clear translation, traceability and alignment with organisational objectives.
• Developing and leading transformation roadmaps that form the foundation of digital change for our clients.
• Influencing Agile delivery practices, helping to shape key activities and actively participating in sprints, scrums and retrospectives.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to business insight methods, tools and approaches, including exploring how AI‑enabled approaches can enhance efficiency, insight and value.
• Championing stakeholders needs, ensuring solutions are aligned to user needs, operational requirements and business goals.
• Gathering and analysing information to produce clear and concise documentation, presentations and recommendations to support decision‑making.

About you

The successful candidate will bring a blend of strong business insight expertise, consulting capability, and an interest in helping National Security clients solve complex challenges through digital and operational transformation.

Experience operating at a Senior level - either within a consulting environment or in a comparable client‑facing role as a Business Analyst - including managing complex stakeholder environments, working through ambiguity and supporting informed judgment.

Experience working with Government, Defence or Security organisations.

A consulting mindset, demonstrating adaptability, curiosity and a willingness to contribute beyond the boundaries of a traditional Business Analyst role when needed.

A track record of delivering technology‑led transformation programmes across strategy, business design and change management, supported by strong digital awareness and an interest in emerging technologies and AI‑enabled solutions.

Experience operating within Agile delivery environments, with proficiency in business insight and delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps and Visio, alongside knowledge of recognised delivery frameworks e.g. APMP, Scrum, SAFe, MSP and DSDM.

A track record of delivering tangible outcomes for clients, with a proactive approach and the ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence and present effectively to a range of audiences, including senior stakeholders.

Analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with experience gathering and translating user needs and business requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria that support effective solution design and delivery.

The flexibility to work directly with clients, including periods embedded within client teams and on client sites when required.

Attained or working towards professional certifications such as the BCS Business analysis Diploma, or equivalent.

Proactivity in shaping the future of our team and contributing to our commu