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Business Analyst

Roke
Woking
1 year ago
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As a Business Analyst, you will have a track record in eliciting requirements to support the development/procurement of cutting edge services; to help Roke’s National Security customers craft mission critical services to meet their needs.

You’ll be a client facing Business analyst and there are multiple opportunities available depending on your existing experience, career aspirations and customer need. Operating in a business analysis capacity, you’ll be engaged on some of the most cutting edge and complex technology programmes in mission critical environments.

Working alongside a wealth of specialists including other business analysts, architects, data scientists and software engineers. Your programmes will vary from rapidly prototyped research right through to high grade enterprise systems.
 
Roke are a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Industry; working alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges by bringing the physical and the digital together. 
 
The Key Requirements... 

Demonstrable experience operating in a business analysis or consultancy capacity within the National Security Domain A history of working successfully within multi-disciplinary teams Able to operate as the bridge between clients, stakeholders, technical and non-technical teams Comfortably able to extract client requirements, ensuring business and technological benefits are clearly defined and quantified as outcomes  Able to implement consultancy and analytical approaches with business and customer goals, identifying benefits and approaches to managing dependencies and mitigating risk Operate within the technical solution/development team, assisting with best practice and development of technical solutions for clients Support business development through account and project managers to win new work.

 
Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act – through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe – that’s our mission, passion, and motivation. 
 
Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you’ll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference. 
 
Where you’ll work… 
You’ll find our Woking site in a modern building on the outskirts of London. Rated excellent for sustainability by BREEAM & Fitwel certified – you’ll feel better for visiting. This site provides key links to our customers in London, is a 5 minute walk from the train station, has secure parking nearby and dedicated cycle storage. 

This is a client facing role, which will require time spent on site with Roke’s customers, predominantly in London.
 
Why you should join us... 
Operating as one Roke, there is a shared belief that everyone has a responsibility to create an environment that encourages you to bring your whole self to work; in a place where everyone has the time, trust and freedom to succeed. 
 
We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion, enabled by our employee led resource groups of Women In Roke, Neurodiversity, Inspire (LGBT+) ME (Majority Ethnic), Veterans and Disability; which each contribute to making Roke a great place for people from all backgrounds to work.
 
Mental health and wellbeing is also important to Roke, there is a group of supportive Mental Health First Aiders to lend a listening ear for anyone who needs it; alongside a team of Mental Health First Aid Champions who help build a mentally healthy workplace, challenge stigma and support positive wellbeing. 
 
The Benefits and Perks...

Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life  Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance  Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions  Holiday: 25 days plus public holidays and your birthday off  Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan. 

 
Clearances… 
Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the for the last 10 years. 
 
The Next Step... 
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. 
 
 

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