IT Business
Analyst
The National Composites Centre
Bristol based – largely on site
with limited hybrid working
Salary: £43,985
to £54,083 per annum (experience dependent)
Security Clearance Required: The
ability to obtain government security clearance is mandatory for this
position. Further information regarding the security clearance
application process can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Sponsorship: We are
unable to consider applications from those who require sponsorship.
Summary:
We’re looking for an IT Business Analyst to join us and
take responsibility for our defence related IT Business Analysis projects.
This is a new role to support our expanding organisation
and an exciting time to join as we develop our IT services & operations.
Examples of specific activities
could include;
- Lead on the development and elaboration
of compelling Business Cases and detailed requirements documentation for
complex programmes and projects
- Ensuring that project benefits are clearly identified,
mapped and monitored at initiation and throughout the
project lifecycle
- Identify & propose continuous
improvement opportunities to Business Analysis policy or procedures. Required
- Ensure that project benefits are
clearly identified, mapped and monitored at initiation
and throughout the project lifecycle
- Project Work: Provide IT Governance assurance for
non-functional requirements in Statements of Requirements and similar documents
and ensures projects and IT procurements are carried out with these in mind.
- Project Work: Apply initiative to devise options and
solutions to complex business problems, using a range of business analysis
tools and techniques to ensure differing perspectives, relevant policy,
legislation and regulations are considered.
- Project Work: Ensure that project solutions are
in-line with key stakeholder requirements, and that any process changes as a
result of the project are documented and understood.
- Project Work: Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise
project and programme team BAs to ensure successful project delivery
- Project Sponsors - Actively engages with sponsors
throughout the project delivery lifecycle ensuring requirements are being
adhered to and scope is not changing.
So, what are we looking for in
your application?
We will prioritise applications with background in fields
such as defence, engineering & manufacturing industries. Specific experience we will look for in your application
includes:
- Proven
track record as an IT Business Analyst. Examples
of relevant projects relating to IT infrastructure, networking, cyber security,
IT service delivery.
- Ability
and willingness to undertake Government Security Clearance. Existing clearance desirable but not
required.
- Experience
supporting or delivering business change
- Understanding
of Waterfall and Agile methodologies (mainly waterfall)
- Strong
stakeholder management, communication and relationship management skills
- Excellent
analytical and problems-solving abilities, and a sound knowledge of process
review, business analysis and system development methodologies
- Desirable:
Relevant Professional IT Qualifications – BCS BA Practitioner or Six Sigma
Black Belt or IT degree. However if you
have the experience above please still apply.
What do we offer in return?
Flexible working practices, annual salary reviews, company
paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution,
great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a
genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance
to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.
Unsure if you should apply?
Got a quick question you wanted to check beforehand? Please feel free to reach out to the
recruitment team – [email protected]