Lead Business Analyst (Defence) The National Composites Centre Bristol based largely on site with limited hybrid working Salary: £52,782 to £65,420 per annum (experience dependent) Security clearance: You must be a minimum SC Cleared, willing and eligible to get DV clearance or currently hold DV clearance due to the nature of the work. Sponsorship: We are unable to consider applications from those who require sponsorship. Summary: Were looking for a Lead Business Analyst to join us and take responsibility for a small team of Business Analysts while also staying hands on running your own projects. This is a new role to support our expanding organisation and an exciting time to join as we develop our IT services & operations. Youll focus on our emerging defence portfolio of work. 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 Ensuringthat project benefits are clearlyidentified, mapped andmonitored at initiation andthroughout the projectlifecycle Identify & propose continuous improvement opportunities to Business Analysis policy or procedures. Required Ensurethat project benefits are clearlyidentified, mapped andmonitored at initiation andthroughout the projectlifecycle 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 toolsand 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. Please refer to job description for full responsibilities. 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: Highly experienced and proven track record In a Business Analyst and Lead or Senior BA role Security Clearance SC as a minimum with willingness to undertake DV. Team leadership experience managing a small team. Experience in supporting or delivering large scale business change Understanding of Waterfall and Agile methodologies 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 A Relevant Professional IT Qualifications BCS BA Practitioner or Six Sigma Black Belt, IT degree What do we offer in return? 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. ADZN1_UKTJ