Graduate Business Delivery Analyst

What you’ll do

• Conduct research and evidence-based analysis to identify business challenges and opportunities
• Gather, organise and manage business and user requirements
• Support workshops, interviews and other stakeholder engagement activities
• Analyse business processes and recommend improvements to ways of working
• Develop business cases, recommendations, reports and client presentations
• Work with delivery teams to translate customer requirements into effective solutions
• Support project planning, governance and delivery, including resources, risks, dependencies and change
• Assist with project financial reporting and forecasting
• Coordinate activities with suppliers, partners and other third parties
• Contribute to continuous improvement and business transformation initiatives

Along the way, you could develop experience in:

• Business analysis and requirements management
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Process improvement and change management
• Delivery management and project governance
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Supplier and stakeholder management
• Communication, influencing and leadership

What we’re looking for

We are looking for graduates who are curious, enjoy working through complex problems and want to build a career delivering positive change. You will be motivated to learn, comfortable collaborating with others and interested in how people, processes and technology come together to achieve successful outcomes.

Essential:

• A degree in Business, Management, Economics, STEM, Social Sciences or another relevant discipline (or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills through work experience or other training)
• A genuine interest in delivery, Agile, business analysis, digital transformation or change management
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• The ability to gather, organise and interpret information from multiple sources
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build effective relationships with different stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• An understanding of business processes and how organisational change can affect people, processes and technology
• An understanding of business, commercial and financial concepts
• A proactive approach, a willingness to learn and the ability to contribute within a collaborative team

Desired:

• Awareness of Agile delivery approaches
• Experience using analytical, presentation or process-mapping tools
• Experience of team projects, leadership responsibilities or customer-facing environments
• An interest in defence, national security or technology

We welcome applications from candidates who have gained relevant skills outside of traditional degree routes. If you've built your expertise through work experience, an apprenticeship, professional certifications, bootcamps, open-source contributions, or significant personal projects, then we encourage your application.

If you do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Sometimes people hesitate because they cannot tick every box. If this opportunity interests you and you believe you could grow into the role, we would like to hear from you.

Security clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must have Sole UK citizenship and be able to gain and maintain UK Government Security Check clearance in line with the requirements of the role.

Our recruitment team is on hand to answer your questions and guide you through the process. Contact Earlycareers@uk.ngc.com for further information.

Benefits

• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements and compressed fortnights with every other Friday off
• Private healthcare, dental, life assurance and pension
• Flexible benefits package, including critical illness cover and a health cash plan
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Career development programmes
• Annual performance incentive programme

Why join us?

• A Mission to Believe In: Every day, we contribute to building a more secure and connected world.
• A Place to Belong and Thrive: Every voice matters. Find community and belonging through our employee networks and get involved with STEM volunteering events.
• Your Career, Your Way: Discover your possible through diverse roles, mentorship and development opportunities tailored to your ambitions.

Ready to apply?

• Yes: Submit your application online.
• Possibly: If you would like to learn more about the programme, the role or the security clearance process, contact Earlycareers@uk.ngc.com.
• Not this opportunity: Explore other opportunities with us. We’re growing across the UK.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.