Cheltenham

Business Analyst (SC or Lapsed SC Clearance)

Posted on Tuesday, 4th August 2026

IT and Internet
Cheltenham
£47k - 57k per year
Permanent

SC Cleared Business Analyst

Hybrid | Cheltenham | £47,000 – £57,000 DOE + Benefits | ASAP Start | Multiple Roles

Join Our Client and Help Deliver Critical National Security Projects

Our Client is a leading organisation delivering innovative solutions across the national security, defence, and intelligence sectors. Renowned for supporting some of the UK’s most critical government programmes, they combine cutting-edge technology with a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, professional growth, and continuous development.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in projects that have a genuine impact on national security while working alongside highly skilled professionals in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of programmes, our Client is looking for an experienced Business Analyst with current or lapsed UK SC Clearance to join their team on a hybrid basis in Cheltenham.

Working across high-profile defence and national security programmes, you’ll collaborate with technical teams, delivery partners, and key stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into practical, secure solutions that make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Gather, analyse, and document business requirements.
  • Work closely with stakeholders and technical teams to deliver effective solutions.
  • Produce clear business and functional documentation.
  • Support solution design, testing, implementation, and business change.
  • Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and governance standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven Business Analyst experience within government, defence, national security, or other regulated environments.
  • Current or lapsed UK SC Clearance.
  • Strong requirements gathering, business process analysis, and documentation skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience working on defence or intelligence programmes.
  • Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies.
  • Familiarity with security standards such as ISO 27001 or JSP.

Salary & Benefits

  • £47,000 – £57,000 per annum (DOE)
  • Hybrid working in Cheltenham.
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile national security programmes.
  • Excellent career progression and ongoing professional development.
  • Collaborative, inclusive working environment.
  • Competitive benefits package.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Business Analyst with current or lapsed SC Clearance looking to work on meaningful projects that help protect the UK’s national interests, we’d love to hear from you or do feel free to reach me directly on m.simmonds @ioassociates.co.uk (no spaces)

Please apply right away to find out more about this exciting opportunity!

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