Director of Data Management and Business Intelligence

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.

Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

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The Director of Data Management and Business Intelligence leads the enterprise data function for Top Aces. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Director defines how data is governed, integrated, protected, and used across aviation operations, maintenance and engineering, supply chain, finance, safety, quality, human resources, commercial programs, and executive management.

The role will establish trusted enterprise data products and decision-ready analytics while respecting aviation record integrity, contractual obligations, export controls, data residency, and need-to-know access. A central priority is to improve the quality and usability of data from Ramco and connected systems so that leaders and front-line teams can manage aircraft availability, maintenance execution, material readiness, program performance, and financial results with greater confidence.

Top Aces provides advanced operational training and aircraft sustainment services to Canada, the United States, NATO members, and allied nations. The company operates globally in a safety-critical and security-sensitive environment that combines flight operations, maintenance and repair, engineering, supply chain, training, and proprietary technology. The data environment therefore requires strong governance across business units, legal entities, jurisdictions, and security domains.

The Director will translate these operating realities into an enterprise data strategy that supports growth, operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and disciplined investment. The role must balance standardization with the access boundaries required for Canadian, U.S., and international programs.

• Partner with the CIO to develop and execute a multi-year enterprise data and BI strategy aligned with Top Aces' business strategy, operating model, technology roadmap, and investment priorities.
• Create a practical data operating model that defines decision rights, ownership, stewardship, architecture standards, delivery methods, and support responsibilities across corporate and regional teams.
• Chair or support the enterprise data governance council and maintain a prioritized roadmap based on operational value, regulatory risk, data quality, and delivery capacity.
• Partner with the CIO and U.S. IT and security leadership to establish appropriate data segregation, access controls, and technology control plans for FOCI-related and export-controlled environments, where applicable.

• Establish enterprise policies and standards for data…