Business Analyst

Job summary

MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing, and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you'll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security.

Job description

Our business analyst roles are aligned and assessed against the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability framework (DDPCF), formerly known as Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Profession Capability Frameworkhttps://recruitmentservices.applicationtrack.com/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-5/xf-a4368b2b715a/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/3648-Business-Analyst-Ref-3648/en-GB.

You will work in areas across MI5 including Technical, Corporate and Operational delivery areas, applying structured business analysis approaches to support our key transformational challenges in areas such as Cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cyber to help our organisation continue to operate in a digital age.

You will analyse data and information relating to business goals, objectives, functions and processes. You will define requirements to improve processes, systems and services. You will conduct options analysis, assess feasibility and operational impact, quantify potential business benefits and contribute to business case development. You will ensure solutions align with the vision, objectives, business and user needs and provide the expected benefits and outcomes. You’ll work to enable all or part of the business to make informed, strategic and tactical decisions.

Person specification

You’ll already have some training in either business analysis or change management. You might currently be working towards one of the recognised BA certifications such as the British Computer Society (BCS) or International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) qualifications.

As someone with experience applying structured methodologies to intricate business problems, you’ll be confident identifying the right techniques to deliver practical solutions. You’ll also have experience using frameworks and tools to develop business models of varying complexity across multiple teams. You’ll know how to select the correct tools and methods for the environment and will provide results that benefit both the business and users.

And you’ll always be looking improve, whether you’re finding new business opportunities or seeking ways to develop your own skills and knowledge. You’ll have a background in leading the analysis, design and implementation of business changes and evaluating their effectiveness. From mapping and documenting new processes to demonstrating as-is and to-be states, you’ll strive to add value to everything you do.

Importantly, you’ll build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll take time to understand, document and prioritise their requirements, and communicate solutions clearly to your various audiences – ensuring people are kept in the loop throughout.

Benefits

We have a supportive and active business analyst community who are committed to developing your skills. We recognise this will look different for everyone so there will be lots of tailored training, coaching, and mentoring.

We will cover the cost of professional memberships to either the BCS (British Computer Society) or the IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) and you may have opportunities to network with other government departments.

As you develop, grow, and maintain your technical skills, you’ll progress through the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability framework. You’ll need to regularly demonstrate and accredit your skills based on the framework.

Find out more here: https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/business-analyst

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Rewards and benefits

You’ll receive a starting salary of £60,358 plus other benefits including:

• 25 days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays
• opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
• interest-free season ticket loan
• dedicated development budget
• excellent pension scheme
• cycle to work scheme
• facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)
• paid parental and adoption leave

Equal Opportunities

At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.

Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website.

We’re Disability Confident

MI5 is proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department for Work and Pensions' Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position, will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so (this is known as the Offer of an Interview). To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are:

• demonstrate a developed knowledge of analysing business problems and recommending a range of technical and non-technical solutions – assessed at application sift.
• demonstrate Business Analysis expertise or recognised Business Analysis qualification(s) e.g. BCS (British Computer Society), IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) – assessed at application sift.

There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best, see our website for information on reasonable adjustments we can offer.

What to expect

Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:

1. Application for sift – please make full use of the word allowance for each question
2. Virtual HR and Competency Interview
3. Face to Face Technical interview / DDaT Assessment

Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.

Before You Apply

To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here.

This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It’s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here.

Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can’t take any recreational drugs and you’ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage.

Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practise and will help you to manage your application with us more securely.

The role is based in Central London, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. An interest-free loan via our benevolent fund is available to assist with relocating into privately rented accommodation to take up the offer of employment.

Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member.

Right to Withdraw Statement:
Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : The Recruitment Team
• Email : careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk

Further information

https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers?adhoc_referrer=59118510006&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23210820146&gbraid=0AAAAACnugvSf6HJn7-yXcg4LF1Bhh-p1U&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6NGDxc66kgMVgJRQBh0X2CE_EAAYASAAEgJRvfD_BwE