Senior IT Business Analyst

Are you curious about how technology and processes drive business and innovation? If you are motivated by connecting with others, leading change, and solving complex business challenges, this is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most dynamic and evolving business environments in Atlantic Canada.

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our Business Solutions Group in Halifax, NS. As the most modern shipyard in North America, Irving Shipbuilding is defined by its pace and appetite for change. This role requires someone who can quickly understand complex business challenges, establish trusted relationships with stakeholders, and lead the discovery and delivery of technology-enabled solutions that create measurable business value.

The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for discovering, synthesizing, and analyzing information from a variety of sources including systems, processes, documentation, data, and stakeholders. They lead complex business analysis initiatives, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend solutions that align business objectives with technology capabilities. In addition to delivering solutions, Senior Business Analysts coach and advise less-experienced Business Analysts and contribute to the evolution of business analysis practices, standards, and capabilities across JDI IT.

This position requires full-time on-site presence.

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Business analysis is performed on a variety of strategic, tactical, and operational initiatives that support Irving Shipbuilding's ongoing transformation and continuous improvement efforts.

Key responsibilities include:

Develop and maintain relationships with business leaders, key stakeholders, external partners, and vendors

Understand customer demand versus IT supply and help prioritize opportunities that align with business objectives

Lead complex requirements elicitation, analysis, validation, and documentation activities

Investigate business problems and opportunities through process analysis and root cause analysis

Develop business cases and support investment decision-making

Facilitate workshops, meetings, and stakeholder discussions to build alignment and drive outcomes

Collaborate closely with solution design, architecture, and delivery teams to ensure business needs are effectively met

Understand system interdependencies and the broader technology landscape supporting Irving Shipbuilding operations

Document and optimize business processes, capabilities, and data flows

Build and maintain process models while supporting the definition of business goals, KPIs, and future-state operating models

Develop test strategies, test cases, and oversee business validation activities

Leverage data and analytics capabilities to support informed business decisions

Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and security of business data

Manage and oversee complex initiatives from discovery through implementation

Provide solution recommendations and business-focused designs within their area of responsibility

Mentor and coach Business Analysts while contributing to internal business analysis standards, practices, and development programs

Balance current operational priorities with future business and technology needs to support long-term organizational goals

University degree or college diploma in a related discipline

5+ years of experience in a business environment, preferably within IT

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Advanced facilitation, workshop, and stakeholder engagement skills

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and provide meaningful recommendations at an executive level

Experience leading complex business and technology initiatives

Strong business process analysis and documentation capabilities

Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across teams

Highly organized with strong business acumen

Ability to challenge assumptions constructively and offer practical alternatives

Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring others

Bonus:

Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, marine, engineering, or shipbuilding operations

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

Experience with Agile delivery methodologies

Experience with Azure Dev Ops (ADO)

Experience with business process modeling and capability mapping

Experience developing business cases and supporting strategic planning initiatives

Experience working with enterprise analytics and reporting solutions

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