Lead Business Analyst

We are hiring a Lead Business Analyst to lead, develop and grow the Business Analysis function for our client in the public sector. The role involves establishing standards, processes, and best practices for the BA team while supporting high-quality business analysis delivery across the organisation.

• 7+ years' experience in Business Analysis or a related field, including leadership or mentoring experience.
• Applies best-practice principles and embeds them as team standards.
• Experience coordinating business stakeholders and specialists across projects.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent documentation skills, able to create clear SOPs and processes.
• Works well under pressure, manages time effectively, and is adaptable and self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and interested in team-building and coaching.
• Able to establish consistent ways of working and bring structure to a developing BA function.
• Comfortable taking ownership and providing direction within a growing team.

• Lead the review and analysis of business processes, services, and information needs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Produce feasibility studies, business models, and detailed specifications, overseeing solution delivery and change impact.
• Define how technology supports business objectives, validating strategy against real business needs.
• Liaise with management on process and organisational change.
• Act as BA team lead for a new team, shaping its operations and growth.
• Support recruitment, team growth, and mapping team SOPs and processes.
• Support onboarding of new joiners and provide guidance and mentoring to the BA team.
• Establish and embed best-practice Business Analysis standards, processes, and ways of working.
• Coordinate business stakeholders and specialists across joint projects, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and maturity of the BA function.

The contract is an initial 6-month contract. The work mode is hybrid based in Dublin.