Senior Business Analyst

The Senior Digital Business Analyst reports to a Lead Business Analyst. The post holder is responsible for providing business analysis expertise to define and validate digital projects, products and services, ensuring they are aligned to DVSA’s strategic objectives.

The post holder will be part of one or more agile / scrum delivery teams within DVSA’s Digital Services and Technology Directorate; working collaboratively with Product Owners and technical colleagues (e.g. software developers, testers) to develop digital solutions that deliver value to customers and the business and provides the team with all documentation.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Working collaboratively with Product Owners and technical colleagues (e.g. software developers, testers) to develop digital solutions that deliver value to customers and the business and provides the team with all documentation.
• Maintaining, refining and ensuring the product backlog is prioritised as well as coordinating communications, escalating and facilitating resolution of risks, issues and changes tied to the backlog.
• Contributing to developing and maintaining the capability of the business analysis function by supporting and mentoring other business analysts and participating in professional communities of practice.
• The post holder may also have line management responsibility for other business analysts.

Qualifications:
The British Computer Society International Diploma in Business Analysis or equivalent e.g. the IIBA CCBA or CBAP certifications.
The successful candidate should either hold or be prepared to work towards one of these.