Business Analyst

Amentum; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced IT Business Analyst to gather and analyze requirements for IT projects. The role involves bridging the gap between technical and business stakeholders, ensuring comprehensive solutions. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in computing or business, and relevant experience on enterprise projects. A competitive package, including family-friendly benefits and flexible working options, is offered in a supportive culture focused on development and collaboration.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programs

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in a dedicated IT Business Analyst role, ideally on enterprise-level projects.
• Professional qualifications are desirable (e.g. IIBA, BCS Business Analysis Diploma, Agile BA, Scrum Master).

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document requirements for IT projects.
• Engage with business stakeholders to build business requirements.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Confident communicator

Detail-oriented

Ability to influence stakeholders

Education

Degree in a computing, business, or related discipline

Tools

MS Visio

Azure DevOps

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us.

About the Opportunity

The IT Business Analyst (BA) is responsible for gathering, analysing, and documenting requirements for IT projects that further the goals of the wider business. The role involves engagement with both business and technical stakeholders, effectively bridging the gap between the two to ensure that technical solutions are comprehensive, accurately constructed, and reflect the original needs of the business.

Core Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering and Analysis

• Engage with business stakeholders using working sessions, interviews, and direct inquiry to build out business requirements.

• Produce detailed documentation, including Business Requirement Documents, Functional Requirement Documents, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

• Accurately distinguish between functional, non-functional, and technical requirements.

• Analyse business processes and workflows using common methodologies such as BPMN and UML.

• Conduct gap analyses to identify differences between current and future processes.

Solution Design and Documentation

• Translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications.

• Work closely with developers, architects, and QA to ensure the feasibility of solutions.

• Work closely with UX designer to produce wireframes, mock ups, and process diagrams to facilitate clear design.

• Ensure that any proposed solutions satisfy business objectives while also adhering to IT standards.

Project Delivery Support

• Work with Project Managers to define scope, timelines, and resourcing.

• Liaise between IT and the business throughout the project lifecycle.

• Provide support in Agile ceremonies.

• Assist QA in developing target test strategies, test cases and organising UAT.

Implementation

• Assist with the development of training materials and the delivery of workshops.

• Produce system and process documentation.

• Support post-implementation requirements gathering and change activities.

Technical Knowledge & Tools

• Business Analysis Techniques: Use cases, process/workflow mapping, gap analysis, MoSCoW prioritisation, SWOT.

• Methodologies: Agile, including Scrum. Hybrid delivery.

• Software: MS Visio and similar diagramming tools, Azure DevOps

• Data/Systems: Basic understanding of databases, including MS SQL Server. Familiarity with APIs, web services, and integration concepts such as REST and SOAP. Enterprise system experience, such as ERP, HRIS, CRM, finance systems, and how they interact.

• Security: Awareness of cybersecurity principles and data protection.

Skills and Attributes

• An analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex problems.

• Confident communicator, able to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical colleagues.

• Detail-oriented but able to see the bigger picture.

• Ability to build strong working relationships and influence stakeholders.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Degree in a computing, business, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

• Experience in a dedicated IT Business Analyst role, ideally on enterprise-level projects.

• Professional qualifications are desirable (e.g. IIBA, BCS Business Analysis Diploma, Agile BA, Scrum Master).

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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