Technical Business Analyst (AI)

Goaco Ltd; Ebbsfleet; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Technical Business Analyst in Ebbsfleet, UK. The role focuses on bridging procurement needs and AI capabilities by translating commercial use cases into clear technical requirements. Key responsibilities include analyzing AI use cases, defining requirements, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in business analysis, a good understanding of AI concepts, and be comfortable working with senior stakeholders. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Business Analyst on digital or platform programmes.
• Ability to assess technical feasibility and delivery options.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Analyse AI use cases and document requirements.
• Translate business needs into structured requirements.
• Support development of options and roadmaps.
• Ensure requirements align with UK Government AI Playbook.
• Provide documentation for governance and approvals.

Skills

Business Analysis

Understanding of AI concepts

Working with data-driven systems

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector governance knowledge

Procurement domain knowledge

Job description

Do you strive to make a difference? Goaco is looking to build a team to continue solving problems using software and technology for our clients. We are developers at heart – and by the mind too. We thrive on challenges and live for logical thinking. Formed over a decade ago, we have built on our successes, all of whom have benefitted from their level‑headed software solutions. The team is all like‑minded individuals, with a drive to succeed in their own fields.

ROLE OBJECTIVE

The Technical Business Analyst (AI) will bridge procurement domain needs, AI‑enabled capability, and platform delivery. The role focuses on translating commercial and operational use cases into clear technical requirements, feasible delivery options, and evidence‑based roadmaps, while ensuring alignment with governance, data constraints, and Responsible AI standards.

The role does not design or build AI systems, but enables informed decision‑making on what should be built, how, and when.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Use Case Analysis & Feasibility

• Analyse AI use cases across the procurement lifecycle (e.g. GEARS, CDP, workflow automation).
• Elicit and document functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Assess feasibility across technical constraints.
• Assess feasibility across governance and policy.
• Assess feasibility across user readiness.
• Support prioritisation and scoping decisions.

2. Requirements Definition

• Translate business needs into structured requirements.
• Translate business needs into interaction flows.
• Translate business needs into data requirements.
• Translate business needs into acceptance criteria.
• Define clear input/output expectations for AI‑assisted workflows.
• Identify dependencies, assumptions, and constraints early.

3. AI & Data Mapping

• Work with architects and data specialists to understand data quality and limitations.
• Work with architects and data specialists to identify gaps and risks.
• Support creation of artefacts such as data opportunity maps.
• Support creation of artefacts such as AI readiness assessments.

4. Options & Roadmap Development

• Support the development of technical options (e.g. COTS, hybrid, custom).
• Assess trade‑offs between feasibility, cost, and complexity.
• Contribute to options roadmaps.
• Contribute to future‑phase recommendations.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with AI Working Group members.
• Work closely with architects and engineers.
• Facilitate workshops and structured discussions.
• Translate SME insight into actionable artefacts for delivery teams.

6. Governance & Assurance

• Ensure requirements and options align with UK Government AI Playbook.
• Ensure requirements and options align with Procurement Act considerations.
• Support identification of risks.
• Support identification of mitigations.
• Support identification of audit and assurance needs.
• Contribute to evaluation and decision packs for senior stakeholders.
• Provide inputs to AI roadmaps and delivery plans.
• Provide clear documentation to support governance and approvals.

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience as a Business Analyst on digital or platform programmes.
• Understanding of AI concepts (not necessarily model development).
• Experience working with data‑driven systems.
• Ability to assess technical feasibility and delivery options.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and SMEs.
• Familiarity with public sector governance and delivery environments.
• Highly desirable: domain knowledge in procurement and grants.

Working Style

• Evidence‑led and analytical.
• Strong communicator between technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Pragmatic, outcome‑focused, and delivery‑aware.