Business Analyst – National Security & Defence Locations: Manchester, London, Cheltenham, or Gloucester To be eligible for this role you must hold UKIC DV clearance Overview: We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join a leading consultancy, working within the National Security and Defence sector in the UK. This role requires a deep understanding of business processes and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative solutions. You will be at the forefront of critical projects across National Security in the UK, gathering and translating requirements to drive impactful change and digitise the way things are done. Key Responsibilities: Engage with end users and stakeholders to discuss and define requirements. Lead and facilitate workshops to refine requirements and explore potential solutions. Collaborate across departments, including with Product Owners, Architects, and Developers. Provide development teams with detailed user stories, ensuring clarity on expectations two sprints ahead. Investigate client activities, test systems, and deliver competitive commercial solutions. Promote user-focused design by maintaining continuous engagement with end users. Support Product Owners and business teams in overcoming challenges, from initial design through to implementation. Required Skills and Qualifications: Proficiency in Agile principles, methodologies, and practices. Experience in systems and business analysis, including the ability to draw process maps, write user stories, and epics. Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze technical and non-technical data, documenting solutions to meet specific outcomes. Strong stakeholder management skills, with proven leadership and decision-making abilities. Excellent communication skills, both with clients and internal teams. High level of analytical ability and meticulous attention to detail. Confidence in gathering, refining, and managing client requirements. Ability to work effectively under pressure and within strict deadlines. Willingness to coach non-client facing team members on stakeholder engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and solution-driven professional to contribute to meaningful projects within a high-impact sector. As a Business Analyst, you will be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you are ready to take on this challenge and make a difference in National Security and Defence, we want to hear from you.