DV Cleared - Business Analyst

Business Analyst (DV Cleared) – London

Security Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) – must be active and held prior to application

The Opportunity

Morela is partnering with a truly game-changing organisation that is redefining the UK technology and national security landscape. We are seeking experienced DV-cleared Business Analysts to support mission-critical programmes within defence and national security. You will join a high-performing delivery team working closely with senior stakeholders, technical specialists, and delivery leads on state-of-the-art, data-driven platforms in highly secure environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on complexity and impact, translating operational and intelligence requirements into clear, actionable outcomes that deliver measurable value.

Salary: £60,000–£80,000 (dependent on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyse, and document business, operational, and user requirements in highly secure settings

• Act as a trusted interface between end users, technical teams, and senior stakeholders

• Translate mission and operational needs into epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria

• Support delivery of data-centric solutions leveraging platforms such as Palantir Foundry and Gotham

• Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and stakeholder briefings

• Support product owners and delivery managers with prioritisation and roadmap planning

• Ensure solutions align with security, governance, and compliance requirements

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Business Analysis practices across secure delivery teams

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active DV clearance (mandatory)

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within defence, national security, or central government

• Strong experience working on digital, data, or software delivery programmes

• Ability to work confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Experience producing clear, high-quality requirements and delivery artefacts

• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban)

• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-impact environments

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Palantir Foundry, Gotham, or similar advanced data platforms

• Background in intelligence, operations, analytics, or complex data environments

• Exposure to product-led or outcome-driven delivery models

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary delivery teams

What You’ll Bring

• Discretion, integrity, and professionalism when operating in sensitive environments

• A user-centered mindset combined with strong commercial and operational awareness

• The ability to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders

• A passion for using data and technology to solve complex real-world problems