> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2366492-principal-business-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2366492-principal-business-analyst). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Business Analyst - **Company:** Synapri Ltd - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, User-Centered Design, SC Clearance - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a2ac7f0ed696af7e ## About the Role * Business Analysis Leadership: Proven experience operating as a Principal/Lead Business Analyst across large-scale, complex digital transformation programmes. * BA Practice Leadership: Experience leading, mentoring and assuring the work of Business Analysts, establishing consistent standards, methods and quality across delivery teams. * Requirements & Analysis: Expert capability in eliciting, analysing, documenting and prioritising complex business, user and functional/non-functional requirements. * Operating Model & Process Design: Strong experience analysing as-is/to-be processes, operating models, capabilities, user journeys and organisational impacts. * Digital Transformation: Demonstrable experience supporting major technology-enabled transformation, service redesign and legacy modernisation programmes. * Senior Stakeholder Management: Ability to facilitate workshops, challenge assumptions and build consensus across senior business, digital, technology and operational stakeholders. * Delivery Lifecycle: Strong experience working across Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live, collaborating with Product, Delivery, Architecture, UCD and Engineering teams. Desirable Skills * Previous Central Government or wider UK Public Sector transformation experience. * Strong understanding of GDS Service Standard, Service Manual and government digital delivery approaches. * Experience working across cross-government, multi-agency or highly complex stakeholder environments. * Experience supporting business cases, benefits realisation and transformation roadmaps. * Knowledge of Agile, Lean and user-centred design methodologies. * Experience defining and embedding business analysis standards, communities of practice and capability development. * Relevant qualification such as BCS Business Analysis, IIBA, Agile BA or equivalent. * Security Clearance: Willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance; active SC clearance advantageous. Our client operates hybrid working 2-3 days in London, with occasional client site visits will be required into Glasgow. ## Related Videos - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Insight into AI-Driven Design](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1016-insight-into-ai-driven-design) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Guide for Expats Living in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/355-guide-for-expats-living-in-the-uk)