IT Business Analyst (Defence)

Salary: £43,985 to £54,083 per annum (experience dependent)

Location: Bristol based - largely on site with limited hybrid working

Security clearance: You must be at least SC Cleared, willing and eligible to obtain DV clearance, or currently hold DV clearance due to the nature of the work.

Sponsorship: We are unable to consider applications requiring sponsorship.

Summary:

We're seeking an IT Business Analyst to join our team and take responsibility for our defence-related IT Business Analysis projects. This is a new role supporting our expanding organisation, offering an exciting opportunity as we develop our IT services & operations, particularly within our emerging defence portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead development and elaboration of compelling Business Cases and detailed requirements documentation for complex programmes and projects.
2. Ensure project benefits are clearly identified, mapped, and monitored throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Identify and propose continuous improvement opportunities to Business Analysis policies or procedures.
4. Provide IT Governance assurance for non-functional requirements in Statements of Requirements and similar documents, ensuring projects and procurements adhere to these.
5. Apply business analysis tools and techniques to devise options and solutions for complex business problems, considering relevant policies, legislation, and regulations.
6. Ensure project solutions meet key stakeholder requirements and document any process changes resulting from projects.
7. Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project and programme team BAs for successful delivery.
8. Engage with project sponsors throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure requirements are met and scope remains controlled.

Candidate Profile:

We prioritize applicants with backgrounds in defence, engineering, or manufacturing industries. Essential experience includes:

• Proven track record as an IT Business Analyst, with relevant projects in IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, or IT service delivery.
• Security clearance: SC minimum, with willingness to undertake DV clearance.
• Understanding of Waterfall and Agile methodologies (mainly Waterfall).
• Strong stakeholder, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process review skills, with knowledge of business analysis and system development methodologies.
• Desirable: Relevant professional IT qualifications such as BCS BA Practitioner, Six Sigma Black Belt, or an IT degree. However, experience is also highly valued.

What We Offer:

Flexible working practices, annual salary reviews, company-paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, a collaborative environment, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol, and a strong focus on wellbeing, EDI, and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

Interested or have questions?

Feel free to contact our recruitment team at .

About The Company

We see our success in yours. The future of composites manufacturing relies on the NCC, and we rely on talented individuals to make it happen, whether they're engineers or not!

Diverse challenges: The NCC isn't just about aerospace. We work across over 16 sectors, serving private ventures to global tier 1 companies, offering varied experiences.

Innovation: As a world-leading research and development centre, we bring innovative solutions to industry with a focus on the future. We value innovative thinking across all functions.

Development and growth: Our ethos of continuous learning, development, and flexible working patterns makes this a compelling place to grow your career.

We look forward to hearing from you.