Technical Business Analyst (AI)
2 days ago
Dartford
Job Categories: Business Analyst Job Type : Full Time | Permanent Job Location : Ebbsfleet, Kent, UK Do you strive to make a difference? Goaco is looking to build a team to continue solving problems using software and technology for our clients. We are developers at heart – and by the mind too. We thrive on challenges and live for logical thinking. Formed over a decade ago, we have built on our successes, all of whom have benefitted from their level-headed software solutions. The team is all like-minded individuals, with a drive to succeed in their own fields. ROLE OBJECTIVE The Technical Business Analyst (AI) will bridge procurement domain needs, AI-enabled capability, and platform delivery. The role focuses on translating commercial and operational use cases into clear technical requirements, feasible delivery options, and evidence-based roadmaps, while ensuring alignment with governance, data constraints, and Responsible AI standards. The role does not design or build AI systems, but enables informed decision-making on what should be built, how, and when. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Use Case Analysis & Feasibility • Analyse AI use cases across the procurement lifecycle (e.g. GEARS, CDP, workflow automation)., • Elicit and document functional and non-functional requirements., • Assess feasibility across:, • data availability, • technical constraints, • governance and policy, • user readiness, • Support prioritisation and scoping decisions. 2. Requirements Definition • Translate business needs into:, • structured requirements, • interaction flows, • data requirements, • acceptance criteria, • Define clear input/output expectations for AI-assisted workflows., • Identify dependencies, assumptions, and constraints early. 3. AI & Data Mapping • Work with architects and data specialists to:, • map data sources, • understand data quality and limitations, • identify gaps and risks, • Support creation of artefacts such as:, • data opportunity maps, • AI readiness assessments, • prototype input/output schemas 4. Options & Roadmap Development • Support the development of technical options (e.g. COTS, hybrid, custom)., • Assess trade-offs between:, • feasibility, • cost, • complexity, • reuse potential, • Contribute to:, • options roadmaps, • sequencing plans, • future-phase recommendations. 5. Stakeholder Engagement • Work closely with:, • procurement SMEs, • AI Working Group members, • architects and engineers, • Facilitate workshops and structured discussions., • Translate SME insight into actionable artefacts for delivery teams. 6. Governance & Assurance • Ensure requirements and options align with:, • UK Government AI Playbook, • Responsible AI principles, • Procurement Act considerations, • Support identification of:, • risks, • mitigations, • audit and assurance needs, • Contribute to evaluation and decision packs for senior stakeholders. Key Deliverables • Use case analysis and feasibility assessments, • Functional and non-functional requirements documentation, • Data and AI readiness artefacts, • Options and trade-off analyses, • Inputs to AI roadmaps and delivery plans, • Clear documentation to support governance and approvals Skills & Experience • Strong experience as a Business Analyst on digital or platform programmes, • Understanding of AI concepts (not necessarily model development), • Experience working with data-driven systems, • Ability to assess technical feasibility and delivery options, • Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and SMEs, • Familiarity with public sector governance and delivery environments, • Highly desirable: domain knowledge in procurement and grants . Working Style • Evidence-led and analytical, • Comfortable operating in ambiguity, • Strong communicator between technical and non-technical audiences, • Pragmatic, outcome-focused, and delivery-aware