Business Analyst (DV Cleared) – London – Salary Up To £80,000 Security Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) – required and must be held prior to application Role Overview We are seeking an experienced DV-cleared Business Analyst to support mission-critical programmes within the UK national security and defence domain. The role sits within a delivery team working closely with senior stakeholders, technical specialists, and delivery leads on data-driven platforms working on state of the art technology. You will play a key role in translating complex operational and intelligence requirements into clear, actionable product and data outcomes, ensuring solutions deliver measurable impact in high-assurance environments. Key Responsibilities Elicit, analyse, and document business, operational, and user requirements within highly secure settings Act as a trusted interface between end users, technical teams, and senior stakeholders Translate mission and operational needs into epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria Support the delivery of data-centric solutions leveraging Palantir platforms (e.g. Foundry / Gotham) Facilitate workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and stakeholder briefings Support product owners and delivery managers in prioritisation and roadmap planning Ensure solutions align with security, governance, and compliance requirements Contribute to continuous improvement of BA practices across secure delivery teams Essential Skills & Experience Active DV clearance (mandatory) Proven experience as a Business Analyst within defence, national security, or central government Strong experience working on digital, data, or software delivery programmes Ability to work confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience producing high-quality requirements documentation and artefacts Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum / SAFe / Kanban) Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, and high-impact environments Desirable Experience Experience working with Palantir Foundry, Gotham, or similar data platforms Background in intelligence, operations, analytics, or complex data environments Exposure to product-led or outcome-driven delivery models Experience working in multi-disciplinary delivery teams What You'll Bring Discretion, professionalism, and integrity when operating in sensitive environments A user-centred mindset combined with strong commercial and operational awareness The ability to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders A passion for using data and technology to solve complex real-world problems