Associate Business Analyst

Job description
As part of the Information Management & IT function, your impact will be felt across the organisation, helping to embed new technology and tools, automate processes and improve data management. We'll support you to innovate, as you bring positive change and fresh ideas to the team. Don't settle for the status quo. Improve on what's gone before - and drive for what's next.

This role brings access to specialist training and lots of avenues for learning and progression - whether you're interested in developing new technical skills or reaching the next step up. You'll also benefit from a c.27% employer pension contribution. You’ll also have access to a wide range of employee networks, including the Women’s Inclusive Network, Race & Culture Network, Pride Network, Neuro Inclusivity Network – and many more. We recognise that the best people for the job may have commitments outside of work, so we’re pleased to promote flexible working to support our colleagues in balancing work and home life.

DE&S (Defence Equipment & Support) are hiring multiple Associate Business Analysts to join our IMIT function, based in MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol.

You will help to deliver a transformation program at the heart of DE&S, working with the Business Analysis community, senior stakeholders to support the information systems, enabling better decision making. Your work here has the potential to have a massive impact on the business in a short space of time.

You will join a team that supports the analysis, identification, and implementation of system improvements, acting as a catalyst for change across the organisation.

The roles could be perfect for someone from a development background or solid knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle, who wants to build a career in Business Analysis and focus on driving process improvements and innovation.

You will need excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to elicit detailed requirements, and challenge your customers in a consultative, constructive, and collaborative manner.

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your skillset very quickly by working on high-impact projects and programs with the support of our wider Business Analysis and Information Management & Information Technology community.

We offer outstanding training and development opportunities, defined progression routes, and a host of other benefits including our ‘Smarter Working’ policy, which means that you will be able to enjoy a high degree of flexible working whilst also having the opportunity to work at our MOD Abbey Wood campus.

Please note, due to the nature of work all posts are Non-Reserved. All posts will require the successful candidates to require SC (Security Clearance).

Please note some attendance to the stated site may be required for this position.

We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our CV guidance before applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills & Knowledge.

About the role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Investigate and gather requirements to inform the development of new or improved business solutions.
• Identify process improvements within project work and raise these to the appropriate stakeholder.
• Look for new and innovative ways to achieve business outcomes.
• Grow own knowledge of specialist areas to develop own capability further. Contribute to the work of the team, function by suggesting improvements or new ways of working to improve the quality of the Business Analysis work.
• Be an active part of the Business Analysis community, attend meetings and participate in working groups.

Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Experience of business analysis & information gathering

It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following desirable criteria:

• Working towards an International Diploma in Business Analysis and/ or BCS Certification in Business Analysis

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Change & Transformation – Supervised Practitioner
• Development and Implementation – Awareness
• Communicating and influencing - CSBC 3
• Managing a quality service - CSBC 3

Benefits
We're pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including:

• 25 days’ holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• A market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performance-based bonus, and recognition awards
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression
• A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more
• Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave schemes, offering 100% pay for 26 weeks (after a qualifying period)
• We champion a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and give their best. We believe that by harnessing the power of different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: £32,500.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in BRISTOL