Senior Business Analyst

Posted 5 Days Ago
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3 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Work with stakeholders to gather, analyse and document business and technical requirements, produce high-quality documentation, support delivery of complex defence programmes, collaborate with developers, testers and systems engineers, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and evaluate solutions recommending process or system improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

What’s your possible?
At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most, solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It is what we call Defining Possible.
This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It underpins how we support your career development and the impact we make in our communities.
This is more than just a job. It is a mission.
As a Junior Business Analyst, you will play a key role in helping our customers deliver meaningful change, often through the implementation of innovative technology solutions. Working as part of a collaborative Northrop Grumman UK team, you will support the delivery of complex programmes across the defence and security sector.
You will bring clarity to ambiguity, working closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges, capture requirements, and ensure solutions deliver real value. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys problem-solving, thrives in dynamic environments, and wants to develop professionally within a mission-led organisation.
What you will be doing
  • Work with stakeholders to gather, analyse and document business and technical requirements
  • Support the translation of complex business challenges into clear, structured insights that inform decision making
  • Produce high-quality documentation to enable effective delivery of change initiatives without prescribing solutions
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including developers, testers and systems engineers
  • Facilitate meetings and contribute to stakeholder engagement and communication activities
  • Evaluate solutions against business needs and recommend improvements to processes, systems or ways of working
What we are looking for
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in complex or ambiguous situations
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor your approach to different audiences
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • A proactive, inquisitive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop in business analysis
  • Experience working in collaborative team environments
Desirable experience
  • Exposure to Agile delivery environments and writing user stories or tickets
  • Familiarity with tools such as Jira, GitLab or Confluence
  • Experience or interest in the defence or security sectors
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement. If you are curious, motivated and eager to learn, we would love to hear from you.
Security clearance
Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national for this role.
You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance.
Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process: [email protected]
Your benefits
  • Flexible working options, including compressed fortnight
  • Private healthcare
  • Cash health plan
  • Holiday buy and sell scheme
  • Performance-related bonuses
  • Career development and training programmes
Why join Northrop Grumman UK?
A mission to believe in
Every day, we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. Our work makes a real difference across defence, security and critical national infrastructure.
A place to belong and thrive
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.
Your career, your way
From structured development pathways to mentorship and hands-on experience, we support you to shape a career that works for you.
Ready to apply?
Yes – Submit your application online today.
Possibly – Reach out to our team for more information: [email protected]
Not right now – Explore other opportunities with us. We are growing across the UK.

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.

Skills Required

  • Must be a UK citizen / UK national
  • Able to gain and maintain relevant UK Government security clearance
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to tailor to different audiences
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
  • Proactive, inquisitive mindset with willingness to learn and develop in business analysis
  • Experience working in collaborative team environments
  • Exposure to Agile delivery environments and writing user stories or tickets
  • Familiarity with tools such as Jira, GitLab or Confluence
  • Experience or interest in the defence or security sectors

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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