Business Analyst - Security & Intelligence in Cheltenham

• This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United Kingdom
• Join the Growth Story at Envitia

Envitia operates at the heart of the UK’s most sensitive and high‑profile operations.

Our approach is entirely mission‑focused, enabling customers to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across complex domains.

We deliver situational awareness and information advantage across C5ISR, fusing cyber, geospatial, and kinetic data into an operational picture.

This transforms fragmented data into a shared understanding of the battlespace, delivering actionable insight when it matters most.

Our solutions are secure‑by‑design, built from the ground up to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience in contested environments.

We simplify complex heterogeneous data sources into a rich picture of fused intelligence, providing a digital backbone that underpins success.

We operate as small teams delivering fast value, blending deep technical expertise with agile methods to deliver measurable outcomes.

Every engagement focuses on capability, clarity, and confidence for those who protect the nation.

A career with Envitia enables you to work with mission driven innovation.

We’re thrilled to announce that Envitia has been named one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Medium‑Sized Companies to Work For in 2025— a prestigious recognition that highlights our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive.

The Role

The Business Analyst is a newly created role in our growing consulting business and will play a key role in shaping and delivering secure digital products and services within classified government environments.

As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with customer, delivery and technical stakeholders to translate mission needs into clear, actionable outcomes.

You’ll be central to driving requirements discovery, aligning delivery across Agile teams and ensuring that products are designed and delivered with both user needs and operational context in mind.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who is confident engaging directly with customers, guiding delivery teams and continuously improving ways of working.

You’ll take ownership of activities such as stakeholder engagement, backlog management, process analysis and defining user needs and acceptance criteria—ensuring the right outcomes are delivered in complex, secure settings.

Typical responsibilities include

• Supporting product management and business analysis within Agile delivery teams
• Eliciting, analysing and validating user, business and technical requirements
• Developing and managing product backlogs, user stories and acceptance criteria
• Driving improvements in Agile delivery, stakeholder forums and governance processes
• Collaborating with data, UX, software and platform teams to deliver mission‑aligned solutions
• Job Responsibilities
• Elicit, analyse and manage business, user, data and technical requirements, ensuring they are clearly documented, validated and aligned to mission outcomes.
• Translate requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps and supporting delivery artefacts.
• Develop, refine and maintain product backlogs, supporting prioritisation based on value, urgency and delivery constraints.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Agile teams to support sprint planning, backlog refinement and delivery alignment.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, workshops and forums to ensure shared understanding and effective decision‑making.
• Drive continuous improvement in Agile ways of working, governance and team collaboration.
• Act as a bridge between business, design, data and engineering teams, ensuring solutions align with user needs and operational context.
• Support testing and assurance activities by clarifying expected behaviours, acceptance criteria and business rules.
• Manage requirement changes, dependencies, risks and assumptions throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Skills Required

• Experience working within the UK Security & Intelligence, defence or other secure government environments.
• Strong background in business analysis, product management and Agile delivery, with the ability to operate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to elicit, analyse and manage complex requirements, translating them into clear user stories, acceptance criteria and delivery artefacts.
• Experience managing and refining product backlogs, supporting prioritisation and aligning delivery to user needs and mission value.
• Solid understanding of Agile frameworks (e. g. Scrum, Kanban), including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews and retrospectives.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders, facilitating product discussions, workshops and delivery forums.
• Good awareness of working with software engineering, data, testing and Dev Ops teams within digital delivery environments.
• Experience in process mapping, workflow analysis and capturing business rules, with an emphasis on traceability and change control.
• Security Clearance Requirements

The successful candidate must hold a current high level security clearance.

Location

It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4d/wk) onsite working at client locations – Cheltenham, London, Manchester (based on project requirements).

What it's like to work at Envitia

At Envitia, we believe that our greatest asset is our talented and dedicated team.

We are committed to fostering a work environment where every employee feels valued, supported, and motivated to excel.

As part of this commitment, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well‑being.

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus your birthday off. You will have the ability to buy and sell 5 days holiday to work around your needs.
• Private Healthcare Coverage: Our health plan is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees with additional levels for family if required.
• Training & Skills Development: Stay ahead in your career with ongoing training opportunities and skill development initiatives tailored to your evolving needs.
• Fitness

Reimbursement: We encourage an active lifestyle.

Our fitness reimbursement program helps you stay fit by covering a portion of your gym memberships or fitness‑related expenses.

• Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with extensive life insurance coverage that ensures financial protection for you and your loved ones.
• Pension Contribution: Plan for your future with our pension options. We provide resources and support to help you build a secure financial foundation.
• Perkbox

Subscription: Enjoy exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services.

From technology to entertainment, we’ve partnered with various businesses to bring you special perks.

• Internal Reward Schemes: Be rewarded for your exceptional contributions through our employee recognition initiatives that celebrate your achievements.
• Community Engagement & Volunteer

Opportunities: Contribute to meaningful causes with company-sponsored volunteer programs, fostering a sense of community and social responsibility.

Inclusion at Envitia

At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions.

We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work‑life balance.

If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

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