Business Analyst
Job description
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.Flexible Working: We support a range of working patterns, full-time, part-time (minimum of 3working days), compressed hours and job shares. Due to the nature of the role homeworkingor remote working will not be possible.
About us
MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states toharm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing,and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners including MI6 and GCHQto disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice andguidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselvessafe. A role in MI5 means you'll do unique and challenging work in a supportive andencouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security.
The role
Our business analyst roles are aligned and assessed against the Government Digital andData Profession Capability framework (DDPCF), formerly known as Digital, Data andTechnology (DDaT) Profession Capability Framework.
You will work in areas across MI5 including Technical, Corporate and Operational deliveryareas, applying structured business analysis approaches to support our key transformationalchallenges in areas such as Cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cyber to help ourorganisation continue to operate in a digital age.
You will analyse data and information relating to business goals, objectives, functions andprocesses. You will define requirements to improve processes, systems and services. Youwill conduct options analysis, assess feasibility and operational impact, quantify potential
business benefits and contribute to business case development. You will ensure solutionsalign with the vision, objectives, business and user needs and provide the expected benefitsand outcomes. You'll work to enable all or part of the business to make informed, strategicand tactical decisions.About You
You'll already have some training in either business analysis or change management. Youmight currently be working towards one of the recognised BA certifications such as theBritish Computer Society (BCS) or International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)qualifications.
As someone with experience applying structured methodologies to intricate businessproblems, you'll be confident identifying the right techniques to deliver practical solutions.You'll also have experience using frameworks and tools to develop business models ofvarying complexity across multiple teams. You'll know how to select the correct tools andmethods for the environment and will provide results that benefit both the business andusers.
And you'll always be looking improve, whether you're finding new business opportunities orseeking ways to develop your own skills and knowledge. You'll have a background in leadingthe analysis, design and implementation of business changes and evaluating theireffectiveness. From mapping and documenting new processes to demonstrating as-is andto-be states, you'll strive to add value to everything you do.
Importantly, you'll build and maintain productive relationships with internal and externalstakeholders. You'll take time to understand, document and prioritise their requirements, andcommunicate solutions clearly to your various audiences – ensuring people are kept in theloop throughout.
Training and development
We have a supportive and active business analyst community who are committed todeveloping your skills. We recognise this will look different for everyone so there will be lotsof tailored training, coaching, and mentoring.
We will cover the cost of professional memberships to either the BCS (British ComputerSociety) or the IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) and you may haveopportunities to network with other government departments.
As you develop, grow, and maintain your technical skills, you'll progress through theGovernment Digital and Data Profession Capability framework. You'll need to regularlydemonstrate and accredit your skills based on the framework.
Find out more here: and benefits
You'll receive a starting salary of £60,358 plus other benefits including:
25 days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and anadditional 10.5 days public and privilege holidaysopportunities to be recognised through our employee performance schemeinterest-free season ticket loandedicated development budgetexcellent pension schemecycle to work schemefacilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)paid parental and adoption leaveEqual Opportunities
At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a trulydiverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense ofthe word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualorientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. Wetherefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groupsthat are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minoritybackground, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.
Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website.
We're Disability Confident
MI5 is proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department for Work and Pensions'Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differentlyabout disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabledpeople. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate
number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position,will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so (this is known as the Offer of anInterview). To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of applicationprocess) are:
demonstrate a developed knowledge of analysing business problems and recommending arange of technical and non-technical solutions – assessed at application sift.demonstrate Business Analysis expertise or recognised Business Analysis qualification(s)e.g. BCS (British Computer Society), IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) –assessed at application sift.There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process toenable you to do your best, see our website for information on reasonable adjustments wecan offer.
What to expect
Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview ofeach stage, in order:
Application for sift – please make full use of the word allowance for each questionVirtual HR and Competency InterviewFace to Face Technical interview / DDaT AssessmentPlease note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next.Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we adviseyou continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.
Before You Apply
To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can readour full eligibility criteria here.
This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It'ssomething everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out moreabout the vetting process here.
Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't takeany recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevantstage.
Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for yourcontact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate.Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/orsurname and date of birth. This is good practise and will help you to manage yourapplication with us more securely.
The role is based in Central London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance.Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application.An interest-free loan via our benevolent fund is available to assist with relocating intoprivately rented accommodation to take up the offer of employment.
Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are basedoverseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying fromoutside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discussyour application, other than with your partner or a close family member.
Right to Withdraw Statement:Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role fromthe original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. xcunqrw Pleasebe mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoiddisappointment.