Business Analyst

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Job Title: Principal Business Analyst

Salary: £73,000 - £109,000 DOE

Location: Cheltenham

Clearance: Must hold and maintain the highest level of UK Government Security Clearance

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. We call it Defining Possible.

This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It underpins how we develop our people, support our communities and create opportunities for talented individuals to make a meaningful impact through their work.

This is more than just a job. It's a mission.

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our growing teams delivering critical programmes across the Defence and National Security sectors.

As a Business Analyst at Northrop Grumman UK, you will play a pivotal role in helping our customers solve complex challenges by bringing clarity to ambiguity, understanding the broader organisational landscape and ensuring change delivers meaningful outcomes.

Working closely with Product Owners, delivery teams, customers and senior stakeholders, you will help shape solutions from concept through to delivery. You'll apply systems thinking, business analysis expertise and stakeholder engagement skills to identify genuine business needs, define requirements and ensure solutions align with strategic objectives.

This is an opportunity to influence mission-critical programmes, contribute to major transformation initiatives and work alongside talented professionals delivering technology-enabled change that makes a real difference.

• Work with stakeholders to understand business challenges, user needs and strategic drivers, translating these into clear and actionable requirements.
• Facilitate workshops, planning events and collaborative sessions to build consensus, uncover opportunities and drive successful outcomes.
• Support agile delivery teams by elaborating work, maintaining product backlogs and working closely with Product Owners to prioritise delivery.
• Analyse business processes, operating models, organisational structures and technology landscapes to identify improvements and recommend solutions.
• Produce business cases, requirements documentation and evidence-based recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Ensure delivered solutions meet user needs, deliver expected business benefits and remain aligned to organisational objectives throughout the change lifecycle.

We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

We know that skills and experience come in many forms. Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you if you're excited about the opportunity and believe you can make a positive contribution.

Northrop Grumman UK offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career and lifestyle, including:

A Mission to Believe In

Every day, our teams contribute to building a more secure and connected world. Whether supporting national security, delivering advanced technology solutions or helping customers solve their most complex challenges, your work will have purpose and impact. You'll also have opportunities to engage with our employee networks, STEM outreach initiatives and community programmes.

A Place to Belong and Thrive

At Northrop Grumman UK, every voice matters. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people feel respected, supported and empowered to succeed. Diversity of thought, background and experience helps us deliver better outcomes for our customers and creates a stronger workplace for everyone.

Your Career, Your Way

Discover your possible through meaningful work, varied career paths and ongoing development opportunities. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, expand your leadership capability or explore new technologies and domains, we'll support your ambitions every step of the way.

Ready to Apply?

Yes – Submit your application online.

Possibly – Reach out to our team for more information at talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com

No – Explore our other opportunities. We're continuing to grow across the UK and would love to help you discover your next career move with Northrop Grumman 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.