Lead Business Analyst
Summary
Lead Business Analyst in FCDO Services' Digital and Data team, leading a team of analysts to deliver high-quality business analysis across government IT projects — translating complex business needs into testable requirements, setting standards, and advising governance boards. Requires strong BA certifications, leadership experience, and UK-national eligibility for Developed Vetting clearance.
- Job grade: Grade 7
- Contract type: Permanent
- Business area: FCDO Services - Technology and Operations
- Type of role: Analytical
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Number of jobs available: 1
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About the job
Job summary
Job description
Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide the best in-class solutions for our customers, helping to shape and support a data-driven future for the UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.
Providing innovation to government partners.
Delivering best-in-class solutions.
Working at the cutting-edge of technology
It all matters.
Provide high quality business analysis in this unique, fast-paced role
In the key position of Lead Business Analyst, you’ll be responsible for the delivery of high quality analysis across a wide range of projects, establishing standards, template and output assurance while ensuring you and your team maintain consistency, traceability and alignment with the Government’s Digital and Data Profession Capability frameworks. Committed to supporting robust and cost-effective solutions to the needs of our business and the users who rely on us, you’ll produce reusable business artefacts and work on the analysis of business rules, data models and user documentation. In addition, we’ll also expect you to drive delivery by translating complex business needs into testable requirements.
As a motivational mentor and leader, you’ll represent our business group at governance boards, committees and design authorities, work with a diverse range of stakeholders, and inspire your dedicated team of Analysts to develop their technical and strategic skills, Offering an expert consultancy service and collaborating with third-party suppliers to review requirements, manage dependencies and maintain standards, you’ll have a strong focus on managing risk, compliance and change. And we’ll also expect you to monitor delivery metrics, feedback and data, evolve business analysis methods and promote evidence-based decision making as you drive performance and continuous improvement.
Use all your analytical skills as you help us achieve our global mission
To be a success in this significant, fast-paced role you’ll possess the skills to translate business needs into well-defined user stories and requirements, be ready to perform ‘as-is’ and ‘to-be’ business process mapping, and possess the ability to carry out gap analysis and translate your findings into change plans. With a track record of collaborating with senior leaders and stakeholders and the confidence to develop, mentor and manage your less experienced colleagues, we’ll also look for the ability to lead business analysis, service design and deliver complex IT or digital services.
When it comes to formal qualifications you should have a degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, professional level certifications in Business Analysis, or equivalent hands-on experience. It goes without saying that you’ll have the ability to design secure or air-gapped platforms within the government sector, and it’s also important that you have well developed knowledge of NCSC, GDS, and UK government security frameworks, including Secure by Design, Cloud Security Principles, Government Functional Standards, and the Technology Code of Practice. A collaborative and confident communicator, you should also be ready to lead co-design workshops and apply human-centred design methods to solve challenging and complex problems.
Discover the support you need to grow your career
Working with us, you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of, and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do and all you need.
Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. This role is a reserved post and applications are only being accepted from single nationality candidates and not dual nationals. You can find out more about vetting on our website:
To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk
Closing date: 15/11/2026
It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world
The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.
Person specification
We are looking for people with:
- Commercial Awareness
- Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Information Technology.
- Holds professional level certifications in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS, IIBA, or equivalent), ITIL (Foundation or higher, Lean Six Sigma, TOGAF, AgilePM, or equivalent experience.
- You will be able to translate business needs into well-defined user stories and actionable requirements, maintaining clear traceability through design, build, and delivery.
- You will have performed ‘as-is’ and ‘to-be’ business process mapping, carried out gap analysis, and translated findings into actionable change plans.
- Conduct ‘as-is’ and ‘to-be’ process mapping/user stories and support prioritisation using structured techniques such as MoSCoW.
- Experience leading and line managing Business Analysts, providing direction, coaching, and professional development to build capability and excellence across functions.
- Track record of deputising for senior technology leaders, engaging with senior stakeholders and governance forums to provide clear, evidence-based business analysis advice.
- Contributed to business case development with analysis and evidence.
Qualifications
Holds professional level certifications in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS, IIBA, or equivalent), ITIL (Foundation or higher, Lean Six Sigma, TOGAF, AgilePM, or equivalent experience.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Information Technology.
- Holds professional level certifications in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS, IIBA, or equivalent), ITIL (Foundation or higher, Lean Six Sigma, TOGAF, AgilePM, or equivalent experience.
- You will be able to translate business needs into well-defined user stories and actionable requirements, maintaining clear traceability through design, build, and delivery.
- You will have performed ‘as-is’ and ‘to-be’ business process mapping, carried out gap analysis, and translated findings into actionable change plans.
- Conduct ‘as-is’ and ‘to-be’ process mapping/user stories and support prioritisation using structured techniques such as MoSCoW.
- Experience leading and line managing Business Analysts, providing direction, coaching, and professional development to build capability and excellence across functions.
- Track record of deputising for senior technology leaders, engaging with senior stakeholders and governance forums to provide clear, evidence-based business analysis advice.
- Contributed to business case development with analysis and evidence.
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
- Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Information Technology.
- Holds professional level certifications in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS, IIBA, or equivalent), ITIL (Foundation or higher, Lean Six Sigma, TOGAF, AgilePM, or equivalent experience.
- You will be able to translate business needs into well-defined user stories and actionable requirements, maintaining clear traceability through design, build, and delivery.
- Experience leading and line managing Business Analysts, providing direction, coaching, and professional development to build capability and excellence across functions.
- Contributed to business case development with analysis and evidence.
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- Annual leave starting at 25 days.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- A Civil Service pension.
- Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park
- 9 days per annum public and privilege days
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Selection process details
To apply for this role, you will be asked to provide your CV, a personal statement, and provide answers to some job specific/technical skills.
Your CV and personal statement will not form part of the assessment they will provide an insight into your work history and experience.
Your CV should include:
- no personal identifying details
- career history with key responsibilities
- achievements
- qualifications
Your personal statement should outline your interest in the role.
Candidates will only be sifted on answers provided to the technical/ job specific questions which are outlined in the application form.
Those that are successful will be invited to a Face to face interview.
At the interview you will be asked a blend of questions on technical/job specific skills and behaviours.
Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
Medical
Nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
Diversity and Inclusion
Apply and further information
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : FCDO Services Recruitment Team
- Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk
Further information
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from FCDO Services, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For more information, please visit their website.
Attachments
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