Senior Business Analyst (SC Cleared) – Contract
Location: Remote (UK-based)
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Contract Length: Initial 3-6 months (extensions likely)
Overview
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with active SC Clearance to join a major UK Government / GDS-aligned programme. This is a critical role within a fast-paced digital delivery environment, requiring both hands-on business analysis expertise and the ability to operate at a senior/lead level across multiple workstreams.
You will play a key role in driving delivery, shaping requirements, mentoring junior analysts, and ensuring alignment with GDS standards and public sector best practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead business analysis activities across complex government digital programmes
* Elicit, analyse, and document business requirements, user needs, and functional specifications
* Work closely with Product Managers, Delivery Managers, Architects, and Engineering teams
* Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and decision-making sessions at senior levels
* Own and manage backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteria to a high standard
* Produce artefacts including process maps, service blueprints, and business cases
* Ensure all deliverables align with GDS service standards and agile methodologies
* Support discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases of delivery
* Provide leadership and mentorship to junior Business Analysts
* Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment
Required Experience
* Extensive experience as a Senior Business Analyst within UK Government / Public Sector environments
* Mandatory: Active and live SC Clearance (Security Check)
* Strong, practical experience working within GDS frameworks and standards