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