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Lead Business Analyst – National Security
Location: Cheltenham (with occasional travel to London & Manchester)
Salary: Up to £110,000 DOE
Clearance: Must hold Enhanced DV Clearance
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're supporting a leading consultancy delivering technology and transformation programmes across the UK National Security community.
They're looking for an experienced Business Analyst Team Lead to combine hands-on delivery with leadership of a growing Business Analysis capability. This role offers the opportunity to shape best practice, mentor Business Analysts, and work closely with senior stakeholders while remaining actively involved in customer-facing projects.
If you're passionate about developing people, driving delivery excellence, and solving complex business problems within secure environments, this is an excellent opportunity.
THE ROLE
As a Business Analyst Team Lead, you'll split your time between leading a team of Business Analysts and delivering high-impact work across complex technology and transformation programmes.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing Business Analysis team
- Driving consistency, standards and best practice across the BA function
- Working closely with delivery teams, architects and customers to define business requirements and deliver successful outcomes
- Supporting recruitment, resource planning and capability development
- Building strong relationships with customers and senior stakeholders
- Remaining hands-on across customer engagements, translating business needs into practical solutions
- Championing Agile delivery, collaboration and continuous improvement
BUSINESS ANALYST TEAM LEAD ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Strong Business Analysis experience delivering complex technology or digital transformation programmes
- Previous experience leading, mentoring or managing Business Analysts
- Background working within National Security, Defence or other highly regulated environments
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience working within Agile delivery environments
- Knowledge of business analysis techniques, requirements management and process improvement
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead multidisciplinary teams
- Active Enhanced DV Clearance
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DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
- Consultancy or professional services background
- Experience supporting digital transformation, software engineering or cyber programmes
- Familiarity with User Experience (UX) principles and Systems Engineering
- Experience building or developing Business Analysis communities or centres of excellence
- Professional BA qualifications (BCS, IIBA or similar)
TO BE CONSIDERED
Please apply through this advert or get in touch directly for more information lewis.hayward@searchability.com
KEY SKILLS: Business Analyst, Lead Business Analyst, Business Analysis Manager, Business Analysis Practice Lead, Requirements Management, Agile, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformation, National Security, Defence, Consultancy, Systems Engineering, User Experience, BCS, IIBA, DV Cleared.
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