Job summary

The new Defence Support Solution Integration Authority (SIA) requires an experienced Business Analyst to support the delivery of Enablers to the Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) Programme

Key skills required for this role

Defence, Business Analyst, Security Cleared

Important

Business Analyst - MoD Experience required

Job description

Business Analyst
Initial 3 Month Contract
Hybrid/Abbey Wood
Security Cleared

The new Defence Support Solution Integration Authority (SIA) requires an experienced Business Analyst to support the delivery of Enablers to the Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) Programme. The role will be a member of the client led SIA team which has been established by the Defence Support Chief Information Officer (CIO).
The enablers consist of;

• A Hybrid Integration Platform (HIP) that manages the interfaces between systems in the BMfS, in line with the an API first blueprint.
• A Common User Platform (CUP) made up of primarily of COTS applications
• An Operational Data Service (ODS) providing data standardisation, reference data and a single point of access for reporting and analysis of data

• The role will be responsible for supporting the Enablers programme in mapping the HIP MVP design against the existing functional and non-functional requirements for the complete HIP. Where gaps are identified then each NFR should be mapped against a future component, with an owner and rough timeline.
• The role will also be responsible for working with the SIA and Enablers teams to understand the options for the strategic Workforce plan to define, deliver and support a Hybrid Integration Platform in line with the wider BMfS deliverables.

Consequently, the role requires an experienced

• Business Analyst with strong technical skills and experience of working in the Defence Support environment. It is a hands-on, delivery focussed role which requires the ability to uncover and communicate appropriate standards, processes and templates that the Defence Support organisation can mandate to projects seeking to integrate within the Defence Support Enterprise (DSE).
• The role will be required to work with stakeholders, subject matter experts and architects in the SIA team to define the BMfS 'targets' for assurance and the assurance 'exam question' to be answered.

Key Activities/Responsibilities:

• Requirements mapping and gap analysis.
• Define the strategic Workforce plan options for the design, delivery and ongoing support of the Enablers.

Required experience:

• Business Analyst with experience of working in Defence Support engineering and logistics.
• Knowledge of Hybrid Integration Platforms (API, messaging, etc.).
• Knowledge of Common User Platforms, deployment of COTS Apps in the Defence environment.
• Comfortable with digital technologies and open standards
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong consulting and advisory skills
• Minimum of SC clearance.
• Experience of business change would be advantageous.