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