Intermediate Business Analyst

Thales; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ottawa is seeking an Intermediate Business Analyst to enhance processes for naval support programs. The role involves documenting processes, applying LEAN methodologies, and collaborating with teams to drive improvements. Candidates should have a strong background in business analysis and relevant degrees. This hybrid position offers extensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company paid Extended Health

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid vacation days

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience documenting business processes.
• Minimum 3 years leading Business Analysis activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Business Analysis team for process definition.
• Formulate value propositions and deliver requirements.
• Contribute to the development of VECPs.

Skills

Business Analysis

LEAN methodologies

Value Stream Mapping

Education

University degree in Business Administration

University degree in Computer Science

Job description

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Location: Ottawa, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

Ottawa, ON., (CAN.), Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales requires a Business Analyst who will be involved in documenting and maturing processes for the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship and Joint Support Ship In-Service Support (AJISS) program. As a Business Analyst, you will contribute to the development and renewal of Value Stream Maps (VSM) using LEAN methodologies. You will also be responsible for identifying areas for improvement within the processes, which may result in VECPs, which includes details about the benefits of the proposed change, the value proposition and financial figures. In addition you will be responsible for formulating value propositions through requirements specifications, presentations and/or analysis of gaps, pain points or opportunities for innovation and/or process improvement. The Finally, as a Business Analyst you will work with the AJISS Team and AJISS Change Manager to adapt existing processes for use with updated information technology offerings.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Lead the Business Analysis team within AJISS responsible for process definition and maturity. Collaborate to the definition and refinement of processes based on end-user interviews / workshops or pain points gathered from within AJISS and/or within the DND/RCN.
• Apply LEAN techniques, including Value Stream Mapping, to access enterprise process maturity. Responsible for formulating value propositions in prevision to engagements with sponsors / customers.
• Responsible for delivering requirements, pain points and opportunities through analysis of existing tools, processes and data. Liaise with the AJISS Team in order to ensure coherence in the messaging to the AJISS Customer.
• Contribute to the development of VECPs per the approved AJISS template, which includes a description of the change proposal, its benefits, a cost breakdown and a general notion of value proposition. Recommend how to promote a collaborative and innovation culture to DND/RCN and across the AJISS Enterprise.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or a relevant discipline.
• 6+ years of experience documenting business processes and system requirements.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience within the last 6 years leading Business Analysis activities or workshops in a large scale project.
  
  
  

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Special Position Requirements

Travel: Occasional travels to the East or West Coast

What We Offer

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.
  
  
  

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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