Senior Business Analyst

MCS Group is proud to be partnering with the Northern Ireland Assembly in their search for two Senior Business Analysts (AG6) on a temporary basis.

The Role

Reporting to the Lead Business Relationship Manager, the Senior Business Analyst will work as part of the Business Relationship function within the Information Systems Office. The successful candidates will translate business requirements into clear roadmaps, milestones and user stories, applying complex business rules and interpreting regulatory documentation to support organisational objectives.

This is a 12-month temporary assignment (with possibility of extension), supporting the delivery of ICT-enabled change and digital transformation initiatives across the Assembly Commission.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building knowledge of the Assembly's current IS technology base (infrastructure and software environments) and Assembly Procedures
• Assisting in the running of IS Office Project and Change Management initiatives
• Supporting Assembly Commission business units in the planning and delivery of ICT-enabled projects, including:
• Innovative digital solutions
• Business improvement processes
• Change management initiatives
• Business mapping processes
• Effective utilisation of existing IT systems
• Conducting information gathering, stakeholder engagement and regular review meetings to identify business development opportunities
• Participating in business modelling processes and clearly communicating modelling outputs to stakeholders
• Demonstrating understanding of the software development lifecycle, particularly Agile methodologies
• Producing detailed user stories and collaborating with developers to refine functional and technical requirements
• Supporting user acceptance testing and providing structured feedback to IS Developers
• Managing stakeholder relationships and measuring service effectiveness
• Managing contracted suppliers to ensure delivery against agreed project timelines and standards
• Ensuring compliance with Equal Opportunities, Dignity at Work and statutory record management requirements

This role requires strong analytical capability, stakeholder engagement skills and experience operating within structured project governance frameworks.

The Person

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification and experience routes:

Route 1:

• A primary degree (minimum 2:2) or postgraduate qualification in a computing or information management related discipline (minimum 50% relevant content)
  AND
• Up-to-date PRINCE2 Practitioner certification (or willingness to achieve within six months)
  AND
• At least 3 years' experience in each of the following:
• Managing or assisting in the management of complex IT projects (budget > £200k and impacting 200+ users)
• Leading or contributing to cross-organisational change programmes
• Analysing problems and producing options and recommendations for senior decision makers

OR

Route 2:

• At least three GCE A-levels (Grade C or above)
  AND
• At least 5 years' experience in each of the areas listed above
  AND
• Current PRINCE2 Practitioner certification

Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving ability and excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Assignment Details

• Job Title: Senior Business Analyst (x2)
• Grade: Assembly Grade 6
• Salary: £44,039 per annum + £4,875 salary supplement per annum
• Estimated Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
• AccessNI Basic Check required prior to commencement

The Rewards

• Competitive public sector salary package
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact digital and change initiatives
• Exposure to complex, organisation-wide ICT projects
• Professional and collaborative working environment within a respected public body

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes on 028 9693 5501 or email z.downes@mcsgroup.jobs.

Deadline for receipt of CVs: Friday 27 February 2026 at 12pm.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate your request.

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