Business Analyst - Team Leader

Job Title: Business Analyst Team Lead

Location: Cheltenham (with travel to London and Manchester)

Salary: £77,000 – £110,000 (DOE)

Clearance: Highest Level of UK Government Clearance (UK national required)

A mission‑driven role within our Customer Transformation function where you will shape delivery of critical solutions across defence and national security, leading a high‑performing Business Analysis community.

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Business Analysts, creating an environment where individuals can grow and thrive
• Align the Business Analysis community with organisational strategy, ensuring consistent and high‑quality delivery across programmes
• Partner with leadership to shape resourcing, recruitment and workforce planning for the BA function
• Act as a visible ambassador for Business Analysis, promoting best practice across engineering and customer teams
• Maintain active involvement in customer‑facing delivery, contributing to projects and bringing insight back into the community
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and successful outcomes

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst with a strong track record in project delivery and stakeholder engagement
• Experience with in the Defence or National Security sector, with a clear understanding of complex environments
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, User Experience principles and Systems Engineering practices
• Demonstrated experience of leading, coaching or mentoring others within a team environment
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills

Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national to obtain and maintain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

• Flexible working options, including a compressed fortnight
• Private healthcare cash health plan
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Performance‑based bonus

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.

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