Business Analyst

Consultant - Business Analyst

Number of Direct Reports: No

Department: IPA UKI Grade: Senior Associate

Job Summary

As a Public Sector Consultant/business analyst, you will conduct effective analysis to clarify, define or evaluate business problems, opportunities or requirements for change and deliver solutions using the client's chosen methodology (e.g. SAFe Agile). You will use your influencing, negotiation & communication skills to challenge business requirements where appropriate, working closely with the client SME's, key stakeholders and other suppliers, to ensure that solutions developed are viable within the operating environment and are focused on delivering the anticipated benefits. You will also support the effective management of change by providing clear insight into the business' readiness for change and the impacts to people, processes and systems. A good understanding of data and the relationship with process is also required.

Required Skills:

• Experience of working in UK Public Sector clients: Minimum of good years working within Public Sector client delivery.
• Ability to use core analytical techniques including:
• Definition and documentation of business requirements in line with Agile methodology.
• Business process modelling.
• Data flow modelling.
• GAP/ SWOT analysis.
• Cost/ benefit analysis.
• Traceability Matrix.
• Stakeholder mapping.
• Product lifecycle management.
• Experience of data projects, transformation initiatives and large-scale IT implementation.
• Work experience in Public Sector projects running with GDS methods - Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live.
• Agile, preferably SAFe, Scrum concepts.
• Strong Stakeholder Management skills - experienced working in a complex client environment, large programmes and able to develop working relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders and SME's.
• Core consulting skills - strong written and verbal communications, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong organisational & planning skills.
• Holds Security Clearance or clearable.

Communicating and Influencing:

• Client stakeholders - varying levels e.g. Business SME's, Client Leadership.
• Programme Management across the Client, Cognizant and 3rd Party Suppliers.
• Project Managers.
• Business analysts.
• Scrum Masters.
• Delivery project and Account Leadership.

Key Accountabilities:

Support delivery management:

• BA and Project Management activities on client accounts.
• Risks and Issues related to deliverables.
• Preparation for key programme meetings.
• Ownership of project deliverables.
• Input to project planning activities.
• Resource management within a team and across multiple teams.

Support Practice Management:

• Support the Practice in growing relationships and our presence within our Clients and overall, in the Public Sector vertical.
• Stay aligned with and support Practice development activities.
• Take responsibility for allocated Practice Management activities.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.