Senior IT Business Analyst, Halifax

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 DevOps (ADO)

• Experience with business process modeling and capability mapping

• Experience developing business cases and supporting strategic planning initiatives

• Change management experience

• Experience working with enterprise analytics and reporting solutions