Business Analyst

Business Analyst (Data Science) | Defence & Security | SC/DV Clearance

I’m currently recruiting a Business Analyst to join a leading technology consultancy, supporting Defence & Security programmes focused on data science, machine learning and AI.

Locations: Bristol, London or Manchester (hybrid working)

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse and validate business and user requirements for data science and AI projects.
• Work with technical teams and stakeholders to translate business challenges into data-driven solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies, options analysis and impact assessments to support business cases.
• Support the development, testing and implementation of data science and machine learning solutions.
• Evaluate project outcomes and identify opportunities to improve processes and delivery.
• Produce clear reports and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to project delivery, business development and the development of new propositions.

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience gathering and analysing business requirements, ideally within data, AI or analytics projects.
• Experience applying or supporting data science or machine learning initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex business problems into clear technical requirements.
• Experience with feasibility assessments, business cases and evaluating project outcomes.
• Understanding of data analysis, statistics, data visualisation or machine learning concepts.
• Experience working in Defence & Security, the wider public sector or a relevant academic environment is beneficial.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must hold active UK Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

If you're a Business Analyst with an interest in data science, AI and machine learning and want to contribute to impactful Defence & Security programmes, I’d be keen to hear from you.