We’re thrilled to invite applications for the Systems Thinking Business Analyst role at PA Consulting.
Company
PA Consulting is a global consulting and technology services firm. We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.
Job Overview
We are looking for security‑cleared Business Analysts at various levels who will help deliver practical solutions that drive transformation. Business Analysts work across defence, transport, energy, public services and other complex environments to define needs, optimise processes and unlock better decision making.
Work arrangement
Hybrid working: you’ll spend a minimum of 2 days per week in the office or on a client site, with the option to work up to 5 days on a client site.
Base office will be the nearest of Cambridge, London, Bristol or Manchester.
Closing date: 5th January 2026 – Apply asap.
Responsibilities
* Work with our clients to define and steer business analysis workstreams across programmes and projects
* Ensure processes are defined and requirements are captured and managed effectively
* Help build a compelling case for change and manage transformation in a controlled and effective way
* Provide support to programme and project implementation
* Unlock better decision‑making that aligns strategy and delivery
* Analyse and help clients maximise the complex and connected systems within which they operate
* Develop personal knowledge and skills by attending and delivering training
Qualifications – Ideal
* Minimum two years of experience as a Business Analyst or with business analysis skills as a Systems Engineer or Systems Thinker
* Experience in Defence and Security, Transport, Energy and Utilities, Public Services
* Demonstrated experience using business‑analysis approaches, tools and responsibilities in complex system and programme environments
* Translate stakeholder needs into clear functional and non‑functional requirements with traceability
* Facilitate workshops and interviews with key stakeholders
* Exceptional stakeholder‑management skills, bridging business and technical teams
* Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills in ambiguous environments
* Excellent communication skills, translating complex system and business concepts for wider audiences
* Competence in industry‑recognised tools for data handling, analysis and requirements management
* Desire to support PA’s internal capabilities and develop business‑analysis expertise
Qualifications – Desirable
* Performing gap analyses and devising strategies to tackle complex challenges
* Designing future‑state processes aligned with systems‑thinking principles
* Mediating between low‑level technical detail and higher‑level objectives
* Understanding test approaches and supporting testing activities, including development and execution
* Certifications in Business Analysis (e.g., BCS)
* Defining the business‑analysis approach for large‑scale programmes and complex procurements
* Coaching and developing teams to adopt business‑analysis frameworks
* Analyzing operational and performance data to inform system design
* Informing decision‑making with evidence‑based insights, recommendations and scenario modelling
* Conducting options analysis and impact analysis for system and risk considerations
* Completing current‑state analyses of business functions to inform strategy execution
* Establishing metrics to measure system performance and business outcomes
Benefits
* Health and lifestyle perks with private healthcare
* 25 days annual leave (plus an extra half‑day on Christmas Eve); opportunity to buy 5 additional days
* Generous company pension scheme
* Community and charity‑based initiatives
* Annual performance‑based bonus
* PA share ownership
* Tax‑efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Application
Apply today by completing our online application.
Security & Clearance
Some UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance. All PA people undergo background checks and must achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard; some roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, for which applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK. Please only apply if you meet the residency requirements.
Equality & Diversity
We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions without reference to age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Adjustments or Accommodations
If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com.
We look forward to your application.
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