Business Analyst

On behalf of FCDO, we are looking for a Business Analyst (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract which is a hybrid role so requires 2 days a week in either the London or Milton Keynes offices The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges with our international partners. A Business Analyst will lead small to medium sized projects and may also be part of a team of analysts on larger, more complex projects, leading on specific epics/high level requirements. You will make sure outcomes are aligned with the service vision and business strategy by connecting the current and future business models and delivering towards achieving the business architecture strategy. You will also be involved in supporting and informing product iteration, evolution and optimisation. You will work independently and/or as part of a team and will have a good understanding of your own work area. SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. As a Business Analyst, your main responsibilities will be: Investigating operational and business needs and problems and assisting in the recommendation of service improvement and business solutions Understanding and defining the problem to be solved and ensuring strategic decision-making supports business outcomes as well as user needs eliciting, analysing and validating business requirements and user needs, as well as business strategy problems, in the most appropriate and effective manner and format Collaborating with other professions within scope of the delivery to embed the Business Analysis role and value in the context of a project and multidisciplinary team Planning and leading large areas of Business Analysis delivery, owning the challenge and driving through to conclusions creating acceptance criteria (often utilising the concept of Behavioural Driven Development) to allow your new service to be properly tested modelling processes/procedures using established techniques with understanding of their purpose and importance production of periodic performance measures to inform stakeholders and drive discussion around the required service Essential Skills Excellent knowledge of business requirements gathering processes and proved analysis and problem-solving techniques. Business analysis experience and skillset with the Service Now product Excellent, written, verbal and interpersonal skills Experience in managing relationships between external partners and business stakeholders Exposure to a variety of development methodologies and techniques, both Waterfall and Agile Experience with gap analysis Ability to focus on individual tasks but with the confidence to ask for help when required.