Senior Business Analyst - DV Cleared

at  Turner Townsend

Company Description
At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend’s Digital and consultancy business unit are looking for a suitable candidate to join their team, with a particular focus in (but not limited to) the Defence sector. Candidates should hold DV level clearance.

The team offers a wide range of commissions covering the UK. Candidates would be expected to travel supporting the delivery of the commissions. As a global business we deliver projects anywhere in the world for our global client base so future flexibility would be advantageous.

• The successful candidate will provide business analysis expertise, in particular but not limited to our Defence sector commissions. Additionally, they will support the development of our business analysis service offering, providing best practice knowledge and guidance to junior colleagues and the wider business. Furthermore, they will support the development of new commercial service opportunities.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills with an ability to adapt to and embed into different client environments.
• Candidates will be expected to engage with clients and be comfortable in leading workshops, process modelling, and the requirements management lifecycle to enable successful delivery of technical solutions.
• Knowledge of Programme and Project Management software is advantageous, such as Primavera P6, Contruent, SAP, Prism.
• Experience of working in Agile development teams is required.
• An understanding of technical solutions’ capabilities, including the following is desired: Power BI, SQL, Power Platform, SharePoint, and MS Projects. The candidate should be comfortable working alongside technical developer teams, with an ability to elicit and translate technical requirements from non-technical stakeholders to a team of data specialists.
• Previous experience in the Defence sector is highly desirable.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assisting the team of Analysts & Consultants on a range of tasks, to include:

• Advise clients on best practice Business Analysis methodologies
• Documenting the As-Is state and identifying To-Be processes
• Capturing modelling requirements
• Managing data capture and validation
• Supporting Data Analysts in the production of systems and models
• Analysis of model output, producing reports and commentary
• Supporting client’s use of model outputs for decision making
• Testing of systems and models against requirements
• Conducting assurance checks of implemented systems and models
• Supporting technical solution outputs to BAU services
• Preparing written project communication materials
• Preparing formal project progress and other reports
• Liaising with the client, contractors and designers

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES, TO INCLUDE:

• Supporting the growth of the Digital Business Analysis service offering by preparing presentations and other materials for client pitches, internal and external comms.
• Inputting key information into the Turner & Townsend internal database tools, e.g. opportunity tracking, invoicing. Please note training will be provided on these.
• Supporting junior Business Analyst’s career growth, with coaching and line management opportunities if desired.
  Qualifications

This role will require good analytic and strong numeracy skills with the ability to understand and present data in different representations. Ability, or the desire to learn, a basic understanding of languages such as VBA and SQL is preferred.

• Degree in an analytic subject. This is not required, but preferred.
• Business Analysis qualifications such as BCS or IIBA (desirable). Alternatively, extensive experience will be considered.

Assisting the team of Analysts & Consultants on a range of tasks, to include:

• Advise clients on best practice Business Analysis methodologies
• Documenting the As-Is state and identifying To-Be processes
• Capturing modelling requirements
• Managing data capture and validation
• Supporting Data Analysts in the production of systems and models
• Analysis of model output, producing reports and commentary
• Supporting client’s use of model outputs for decision making
• Testing of systems and models against requirements
• Conducting assurance checks of implemented systems and models
• Supporting technical solution outputs to BAU services
• Preparing written project communication materials
• Preparing formal project progress and other reports
• Liaising with the client, contractors and designer