Business Analyst Product & Innovation

Position: Business Analyst - Contract - Product & Innovation
Business Analyst - Product & Innovation Strategy
Contract - 3months
Clearance required - BPSS / SC Clearance
500 - 550 per day insideIR
35
Hybrid - 3 days per week on site in Southampton

Responsibilities include:

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

Skills and Experience:

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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