Business Analyst Product & Innovation

Business Analyst - Product & Innovation Strategy

Contract - 3 months | Clearance required - BPSS / SC Clearance | 500 - 550 per day inside IR35 | Hybrid - 3 days per week on site in Southampton

• Develop a deep understanding of the current product, technology, and capability portfolio.
• Conduct structured gap analysis against competitors, emerging technologies, and customer needs.
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, and investment opportunities.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Innovation teams to shape recommendations.
• Lead workshops, stakeholder interviews, and discovery sessions.
• Produce clear models, reports, and dashboards for senior decision-makers.
• Drive analysis independently with minimal supervision.

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within technology or product‑led transformation.
• Experience analysing product portfolios and technology roadmaps.
• Background in software, digital, or technology‑driven organisations.
• Strong analytical capability (advanced Excel; Power BI desirable).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills.
• Experience in defence or national security environments advantageous.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously.

Please apply for immediate interview!

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