Data Strategy Business Analyst

Intellect; Dún Laoghaire; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellect is seeking an experienced Data Strategy Business Analyst for a 12-month contract to drive data strategy implementation, business analysis, data management improvements and digital transformation in a complex environment. The role requires gathering, documenting and validating requirements, plus governance and data quality initiatives.

The successful candidate will engage with business and technical stakeholders, develop structured requirements, UAT scenarios and documentation, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in a Business Analyst role or similar.
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Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, validate and document business and data requirements for system changes, process automation, system rationalisation, integrations, reports and dashboards.
• Define data requirements covering data fields, definitions, ownership, stewardship, quality, validation, access, security, retention and maintenance.
• Develop structured business requirements, process maps, data flow diagrams, business rules, user journeys and system documentation.
• Produce a requirements traceability matrix linking requirements to data strategy outcomes, business objectives, risks, benefits and proposed system changes.
• Create and maintain a prioritised requirements backlog, categorising requirements as Mandatory, Required and Desired where appropriate.
• Support the development and maintenance of a Data Asset Register, identifying critical datasets, data repositories, owners, users, systems and known data quality issues.
• Maintain risk, issue, assumption and dependency logs relating to data, business processes and system changes.
• Document future-state business processes aligned with data strategy objectives and improved data management practices.
• Develop user acceptance testing (UAT) scenarios, acceptance criteria and handover documentation.
• Support design, development, procurement, implementation and BAU ownership through clear, complete and review-ready documentation.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and interviews, engaging business users, technical teams and other relevant stakeholders.
• Bridge the gap between operational requirements, data governance and technical delivery.
• Support data discovery, reporting improvements, data quality initiatives, workflow automation and digital transformation activities.

Skills

Data Strategy

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Requirements Gathering

Data Governance

Data Management

Process Improvement

Workflow Automation

Power BI

Power Platform

SQL

Documentation

Education

Business Information Systems

Information Management

Data Management

Computer Science

Business

Digital Transformation

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Power Platform

Power BI

SQL-based systems

Job description

Intellect is seeking an experienced Data Strategy Business Analyst for a 12-month contract to support data strategy implementation, business analysis, data management improvements, systems change and digital transformation initiatives within a complex operational environment.

The successful candidate will work with business and technical stakeholders to gather, analyse and document requirements, improve business processes, support data governance and translate operational needs into structured, actionable requirements for system changes and implementation.

• Working Arrangement: Minimum of 3 days per week in the office
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Contract Start: ASAP, with services estimated to commence on 9 November 2026
• Availability: Candidates must be available to commence services from the required start date.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Gather, analyse, validate and document business and data requirements for system changes, process automation, system rationalisation, integrations, reports and dashboards.
• Define data requirements covering data fields, definitions, ownership, stewardship, quality, validation, access, security, retention and maintenance.
• Develop structured business requirements, process maps, data flow diagrams, business rules, user journeys and system documentation.
• Produce a requirements traceability matrix linking requirements to data strategy outcomes, business objectives, risks, benefits and proposed system changes.
• Create and maintain a prioritised requirements backlog, categorising requirements as Mandatory, Required and Desired where appropriate.
• Support the development and maintenance of a Data Asset Register, identifying critical datasets, data repositories, owners, users, systems and known data quality issues.
• Maintain risk, issue, assumption and dependency logs relating to data, business processes and system changes.
• Document future-state business processes aligned with data strategy objectives and improved data management practices.
• Develop user acceptance testing (UAT) scenarios, acceptance criteria and handover documentation.
• Support design, development, procurement, implementation and business-as-usual (BAU) ownership through clear, complete and review-ready documentation.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and interviews, engaging business users, technical teams and other relevant stakeholders.
• Bridge the gap between operational requirements, data governance and technical delivery.
• Support data discovery, reporting improvements, data quality initiatives, workflow automation and digital transformation activities.

Mandatory Requirements

Candidates must meet the following essential criteria to be considered.

1. Professional Experience

• At least 7 years of professional experience in a Business Analyst or similar role.
• Evidence of at least 2 relevant assignments involving one or more of the following:
• Systems integration or systems change.
• Digital transformation.
• Workflow or process improvement.
• Reporting improvement.
• Data-related requirements gathering.
• Demonstrable ability to produce structured business requirements, process maps, data flow documentation and acceptance criteria.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops and engaging both business and technical users.
• Experience documenting requirements for systems, reports, dashboards, integrations or data quality improvements.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare documentation for formal review, approval, procurement and handover.

2. Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification routes:

• Hold a recognised third-level qualification at Level 8 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), or equivalent, in one of the following disciplines or a related field:
• Business Information Systems.
• Information Management.
• Data Management.
• Computer Science.
• Business.
• Digital Transformation.
• Essential: English-language proficiency to engage stakeholders, facilitate workshops and produce clear, accurate professional documentation.

4. Availability and Working Arrangement

• Must be available to commence services from the required contract start date, estimated as 9 November 2026.
• Must be able to work from the Dún Laoghaire office at least 3 days per week.
• No specific driving licence or transport requirement is stipulated.

Required Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Strong business analysis experience in data strategy, systems change, digital transformation, data improvement, process improvement or workflow automation.
• Ability to engage business users and translate operational needs into clear, structured, measurable and testable requirements.
• Experience documenting business processes, data flows, user journeys, business rules, system requirements and reporting requirements.
• Understanding of data management principles, including:
• Data ownership and stewardship.
• Data quality and validation.
• Metadata and data governance.
• Reporting and information asset management.
• Ability to connect business requirements with data governance needs and technical delivery.
• Strong analytical, interviewing, facilitation, documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work with business and technical stakeholders and coordinate requirements across different specialist areas.
• Ability to produce accurate, structured documentation that supports project delivery, formal approvals, testing, implementation and ongoing operations.

Relevant Systems and Tools

Experience with the following technologies and environments is relevant to the role:

• Microsoft 365.
• SharePoint.
• Microsoft Power Platform.
• Power BI.
• SQL-based systems.
• Databases, internal business systems, reporting tools and workflow management systems.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate how their experience with relevant systems supports business analysis, requirements gathering, reporting, data management or process improvement.

The following experience would be advantageous:

• Experience in public sector, semi-state, local authority, regulatory, maritime or infrastructure organisations.
• Experience working in operationally complex environments.
• Experience supporting data audits, data catalogues, information asset registers or similar data discovery activities.
• Knowledge of change management and business transformation.
• Experience with benefits realisation, user adoption, training and knowledge transfer.

Seniority Expectations

This is a senior-level assignment. Candidates should be capable of applying established business analysis principles and best practices to complex business and data challenges.

The role requires the ability to lead business analysis activities, manage stakeholder engagement, coordinate input from business and technical specialists, and deliver high-quality documentation that supports project decisions and implementation.

Application Information

Intellect is seeking candidates who can demonstrate the required experience, qualifications or permitted alternative qualification route, availability and ability to meet the office attendance requirement.

Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates:

• At least 7 years of relevant Business Analyst experience.
• At least 2 relevant assignments, with specific examples of projects and responsibilities.
• Experience producing business requirements, process maps, data flow documentation and acceptance criteria.
• Experience facilitating workshops and working with business and technical stakeholders.
• Relevant qualifications or evidence of the alternative qualification route.
• Availability to commence the assignment and attend the Dún Laoghaire office at least 3 days per week.