Senior Business Analyst

Vargo Group; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Part time

Job summary

Vargo Group is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for a major public sector digital transformation programme based in Newport. The role is contract-based outside IR35 with a remote/hybrid setup requiring on-site attendance twice per month; day rate up to £600.

You will work in agile, multi-disciplinary teams to translate user needs and policy intent into stories, acceptance criteria, and process documentation, aligning all work with GDS standards and governance processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Business Analyst in complex public sector environments.
• Deep understanding of the GDS digital delivery lifecycle.
• Proficiency in agile delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex requirements gathering and translate policy intent into user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Map current and future processes; support service blueprinting aligned to GDS standards.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders and support governance for GDS service assessments.

Skills

Business Analysis

GDS Standards

Agile Delivery

Stakeholder Engagement

Public Sector Experience

Job description

Role Overview: Senior Business Analyst (Contract)

• Location: remote (Hybrid: on-site attendance required twice per month)
• Contract Type: Contractor / Interim (outside of IR35)
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Day Rate: Up to £600 per day

The Opportunity

We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Business Analyst to play a pivotal role in a major public sector digital transformation programme based in Newport. Working within agile, multidisciplinary teams across the discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases, you will bridge the gap between user needs, policy intent, operational processes, and technical delivery.

Please note: This is an urgent, contract-only engagement starting immediately.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Core Analysis: Lead complex requirements gathering, elicit functional and non-functional requirements, and translate user research and policy intent into user stories, acceptance criteria, and clear process documentation.
• Process & GDS Alignment: Map current and future state processes, support service blueprinting, and ensure all design work strictly aligns with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and user-centred principles.
• Stakeholder & Governance Engagement: Facilitate workshops across operational, policy, and senior management teams, while supporting programme governance and preparation for GDS service assessments.
• Essential Background: Extensive experience as a Business Analyst within complex public sector environments, a deep understanding of the GDS digital delivery lifecycle, and proficiency in agile delivery.