Technical Business Analyst (AI)

Goaco Ltd; Ebbsfleet; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A software solution provider in Ebbsfleet seeks a Technical Business Analyst (AI) for a 3-month contract. The role focuses on bridging procurement needs and platform delivery, analyzing AI use cases, and translating business requirements into technical specifications. Candidates should have solid experience in digital programs and an understanding of AI concepts. Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement abilities are essential. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative AI solutions while ensuring compliance with governance standards.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Business Analyst on digital or platform programmes.
• Ability to assess technical feasibility and delivery options.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Analyse AI use cases and document requirements.
• Translate business needs into structured requirements.
• Work with data specialists to assess quality and identify gaps.
• Develop technical options and assess trade-offs.
• Facilitate workshops for stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure alignment with UK Government AI Playbook.

Skills

Digital or platform programme experience

Understanding of AI concepts

Data-driven systems experience

Technical feasibility assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Do you strive to make a difference? Goaco is looking to build a team to continue solving problems using software and technology for our clients. We are developers at heart – and by the mind too. We thrive on challenges and live for logical thinking. Formed over a decade ago, we have built on our successes, all of whom have benefitted from their level-headed software solutions. The team is all like-minded individuals, with a drive to succeed in their own fields.

Outside IR35 Contract – 3 months (January – March)

ROLE OBJECTIVE

The Technical Business Analyst (AI) will bridge procurement domain needs, AI-enabled capability, and platform delivery. The role focuses on translating commercial and operational use cases into clear technical requirements, feasible delivery options, and evidence-based roadmaps, while ensuring alignment with governance, data constraints, and Responsible AI standards.

The role does not design or build AI systems, but enables informed decision-making on what should be built, how, and when.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Use Case Analysis & Feasibility

• Analyse AI use cases across the procurement lifecycle (e.g. GEARS, CDP, workflow automation).
• Elicit and document functional and non-functional requirements.
• Assess feasibility across:
• technical constraints
• governance and policy
• user readiness
• Support prioritisation and scoping decisions.

2. Requirements Definition

• Translate business needs into:
• structured requirements
• interaction flows
• data requirements
• acceptance criteria
• Define clear input/output expectations for AI-assisted workflows.
• Identify dependencies, assumptions, and constraints early.

3. AI & Data Mapping

• Work with architects and data specialists to:
• understand data quality and limitations
• identify gaps and risks
• Support creation of artefacts such as:
• data opportunity maps
• AI readiness assessments

4. Options & Roadmap Development

• Support the development of technical options (e.g. COTS, hybrid, custom).
• Assess trade-offs between:
• feasibility
• cost
• complexity
• Contribute to:
• options roadmaps
• future-phase recommendations.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with:
• AI Working Group members
• architects and engineers
• Facilitate workshops and structured discussions.
• Translate SME insight into actionable artefacts for delivery teams.

6. Governance & Assurance

• Ensure requirements and options align with:
• UK Government AI Playbook
• Procurement Act considerations
• Support identification of:
• risks
• mitigations
• audit and assurance needs
• Contribute to evaluation and decision packs for senior stakeholders.

Use case analysis and feasibility assessments

Functional and non-functional requirements documentation

Data and AI readiness artefacts

Options and trade-off analyses

Inputs to AI roadmaps and delivery plans

Clear documentation to support governance and approvals

Skills & Experience

Strong experience as a Business Analyst on digital or platform programmes

Understanding of AI concepts (not necessarily model development)

Experience working with data-driven systems

Ability to assess technical feasibility and delivery options

Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and SMEs

Familiarity with public sector governance and delivery environments

• Highly desirable: domain knowledge in procurement and grants.

Working Style

Evidence-led and analytical

Strong communicator between technical and non-technical audiences

Pragmatic, outcome-focused, and delivery-aware