GCAP Business Analyst
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Rolls-Royce is seeking a GCAP Business Analyst to join the GCAP IT team in Bristol on a hybrid pattern with a minimum of three days in the office. The role leads business analysis across all GCAP IT initiatives, translating complex requirements into practical IT solutions while coordinating cross-partner collaboration, secure communications, data flows and governance. You should bring demonstrable IT delivery experience in Defence or high compliance sectors, a TOGAF or equivalent qualification, and a broad toolkit of BA skills plus strong stakeholder communication. Be prepared for a security clearance process in a fast paced, inclusive culture. Tips: tailor your CV to GCAP and defence compliance, quantify impact, show cross-partner collaboration, and confirm eligibility for UK nationality or MoD-approved dual nationality.
Job Description
Job Title: GCAP Business Analyst
Working Pattern: Days
Working location: Bristol/Hybrid (minimum 3 Days in the office)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our GCAP IT team.
GCAP (the Global Combat Air Programme) is a trilateral initiative launched in 2022 by the governments and industries of Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom. The programme will deliver an innovative stealth fighter, ready to face the threats of the future. It will provide decisive capability for its partner nations in Europe and the Indo‑Pacific, and contribute to wider global security
As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with the programme to understand key business requirements and translate them into a comprehensive understanding of problems and how we can translate those into IT solutions for implementation.
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture
What you will be doing:
Lead the business analysis activities across all GCAP IT initiatives including stakeholder management, requirements gathering, business process analysis and project definition
Take a holistic approach to gathering requirements to common business problems within GCAP, such as cross-partner secure communication, collaboration, information exchange, secure access, application requirements, data requirements etc
Influence and collaborate on business analysis activities with external partners on GCAP
Support compliance activities through GCAP governance boards and provide input to Defence IT/Central IT governance to ensure that capabilities delivered to Defence meet all applicable regulations
Create project documentation, including requirements summaries, as-is/to-be analyses, process mapping, data flows and stakeholder maps
Who we’re looking for:
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Have demonstrable knowledge of IT delivery in Defence or high compliance industries.
Have demonstrable IT and business analyst knowledge, demonstrable through a TOGAF, or similar, qualification, or relevant experience
Be able to demonstrate a broad range of business analysis skills, such as requirements gathering and engineering, user story development, personas, business process modelling and workshop facilitation
Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with senior business stakeholders and bring technical concepts and roadmaps to life, and be able to form effective business relationships quickly at all levels of the organisation
Regional Benefits:
Generous Annual Leave
Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive
Closing date: 18/06/2026
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.