Business Analyst

Job Description

As a Business Analyst you will be highly flexible, adaptable, and able to apply your skills to many different scenarios in support of both our clients and internally. You will be required to provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice either individually or through leading a team of analysts.

Your responsibilities

• Providing expertise, advice, guidance and support to clients in the field of Business Analysis
• Consulting with clients (either individually or as part of a team) to understand and evaluate the “As-Is” system laydown and business processes, and their future requirements, documenting them in simplified formats to ensure solutions are aligned with the clients’ business needs and budget
• Implementing systems, making recommendations for improvements and creating solutions to meet requirements
• Supporting the design of solutions, particularly through the early lifecycle stages of capture and design, through to implementation, test, and delivery
• Understanding complex solutions, using knowledge of schematic design, product design, architectural modelling, process diagrams, prototype testing, or any other suitable business analyst methods
• Providing insight to the DevOps team with regards to specific components of the solution being delivered, generating system diagrams or architectural views to describe the flow of activity
• Implementing agile delivery methodology and processes, gaining qualifications for relevant agile expertise where required
• Contributing to business development activities and the winning of new client contracts

Experience you’ll need

• The ability to think outside of the box and implement innovative and effective solutions
• Adaptable and capable of overcoming obstacles and managing changing demands
• Strong analytical skills, well versed in evaluating complex problems, assessing requirements, and developing solutions
• Effective communication skills – you’ll need to be able to build relationships with stakeholders, articulate findings, present recommendations, and facilitate discussions

Essential requirements

• UK resident and right to work with (or ability to attain) SC vetting status (or higher)
• Experience utilising agile delivery methodologies and processes
• Willingness to travel to client sites (travel away from office is expensed)

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
• Generous pension and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off and options to buy and sell holiday
• 10 days additional leave for military reservists
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year
• Individual Doctor@Hand healthcare cover
• Genuine flexible working
• Work from home, our Bristol offices, or client sites
• The latest secure tech
• Investment in personal development
• Vibrant social scene

Why Apache iX?

Our growing team brings a wealth of experience from across the defence and security sector, and we pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality services to our clients.

We do this by creating a culture and environment where the best people want to work. We believe your work life and personal life should be mutually beneficial, we hold regular social events to help bond us as a team, and we offer a genuinely flexible approach to working.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued and respected. We believe that diversity of thought, background, experience, and perspective enhances our ability to innovate and thrive as a team. We actively promote an inclusive culture that embraces differences and ensures equal opportunities for all.

We believe that if you are happy, cared for, and feel part of a team with purpose, you will be motivated to deliver an excellent service to our clients.

What’s next?

Apply with your CV today. Please note, due to the nature of our work, we require our employees to undergo security vetting and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.