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Business Analyst - Team Leader

Northrop Grumman

Business Analyst - Team Leader

full-timePosted: Aug 3, 2026Updated: Sep 2, 2026United Kingdom-Cheltenham

Job Description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeJob Title: Business Analyst Team LeadRequisition ID: R10235374Location: Cheltenham (with travel to London and Manchester)Clearance Type: Highest Level of UK Government ClearanceSalary: £77,000 - £110,000 DOEWhat’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’s what we call Defining Possible.This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.Opportunity OverviewThis is more than just a job; it’s a mission.As a Business Analyst Team Lead within our Customer Transformation function, you will play a key role in shaping how we deliver critical solutions across defence and national security. You will lead a high-performing Business Analysis community, ensuring alignment with strategy while enabling teams to deliver meaningful outcomes for our customers.Working closely with senior leadership, you will act as the bridge between strategy and delivery, driving excellence, supporting professional growth, and ensuring the right people are in the right roles to meet complex programme needs. Alongside leadership responsibilities, you will remain hands-on, spending the majority of your time delivering impactful, customer-facing work.This is a unique opportunity to influence both people and projects in a mission-led environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.Role ResponsibilitiesLead, coach and develop a team of Business Analysts, creating an environment where individuals can grow and thriveAlign the Business Analysis community with organisational strategy, ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery across programmesPartner with leadership to shape resourcing, recruitment and workforce planning for the BA functionAct as a visible ambassador for Business Analysis, promoting best practice across engineering and customer teamsMaintain active involvement in customer-facing delivery, contributing to projects and bringing insight back into the communityBuild strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and successful outcomesCandidate RequirementsProven experience as a Business Analyst with a strong track record in project delivery and stakeholder engagementExperience within the Defence or National Security sector, with a clear understanding of complex environmentsStrong knowledge of Agile methodologies, User Experience principles and Systems Engineering practicesDemonstrated experience of leading, coaching or mentoring others within a team environmentExcellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skillsWe value diverse perspectives and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.Security ClearanceDue to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national for this clearance type.You must be able to gain and maintain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.comBenefitsFlexible working options, including a compressed fortnightPrivate healthcareCash health planHoliday buy and sell schemeCareer development and progression opportunitiesPerformance-based bonusWhy Join Us?A Mission to Believe InEvery day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, supporting critical national infrastructure and defence capabilities.A Place to Belong and ThriveWe foster an inclusive culture where every voice is valued, and collaboration drives our success.Your Career, Your WayShape your career journey through diverse opportunities, continuous development and strong leadership support.Ready to apply?Yes – Submit your application online.Possibly – Reach out to our team for more information: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.comNo – Explore other opportunities with us. We’re 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.

Locations

  • United Kingdom-Cheltenham

Skills Required

  • Agile methodologiesintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Business Analyst with a strong track record in project delivery and stakeholder engagement (experience)
  • Experience within the Defence or National Security sector, with a clear understanding of complex environments (experience)
  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, User Experience principles and Systems Engineering practices (experience)
  • Demonstrated experience of leading, coaching or mentoring others within a team environment (experience)
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills (experience)
  • We value diverse perspectives and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach and develop a team of Business Analysts, creating an environment where individuals can grow and thrive
  • Align the Business Analysis community with organisational strategy, ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery across programmes
  • Partner with leadership to shape resourcing, recruitment and workforce planning for the BA function
  • Act as a visible ambassador for Business Analysis, promoting best practice across engineering and customer teams
  • Maintain active involvement in customer-facing delivery, contributing to projects and bringing insight back into the community
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and successful outcomes

Benefits

  • general: Flexible working options, including a compressed fortnight
  • general: Private healthcare
  • general: Cash health plan
  • general: Holiday buy and sell scheme
  • general: Career development and progression opportunities
  • general: Performance-based bonus

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