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# Principal Business Analyst - eDV Cleared

- **Company:** Searchability
- **Location:** Cheltenham, UK
- **Salary:** £95,000.0 - £110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Electronic Mailing, Software Requirements Analysis, Gitlab
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.securityclearedjobs.com/job/802086035/principal-business-analyst-edv-cleared/

## About the Role

* Significant Business Analysis experience in complex, technical or transformation-led environments.
 * A strong understanding of Agile delivery, requirements definition and backlog management.
 * Confidence working with senior stakeholders, technical specialists and multidisciplinary teams.
 * The ability to break down complex problems and develop practical, outcome-focused solutions.
 * Experience with Jira, Confluence, GitLab or similar delivery tools.

## Description

We're looking for a Principal Business Analyst to help solve complex business problems and shape technology-led change.

You'll work across business and technical teams, turning high-level objectives into clear requirements and deliverable solutions. You'll also help teams make better decisions, improve delivery practices and ensure projects achieve meaningful outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

 * Work with stakeholders to identify problems, understand priorities and define solutions.
 * Lead workshops to explore requirements, challenge assumptions and agree next steps.
 * Turn business needs into actionable requirements, user stories and prioritised backlogs.
 * Work alongside Product Owners and Agile teams to support delivery from initial discovery through implementation.
 * Assess existing processes, systems and operating models to identify opportunities for improvement.
 * Develop business cases and recommendations to support investment and delivery decisions.
 * Help organisations prepare for change and measure the benefits delivered.
 * Share expertise and support the development of other Business Analysts.