Intermediate IT Business Analyst, Halifax
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Job Summary
Are you curious about how technology and processes drive business and innovation You dont need to have a technical background to grow into the IT world. If you are motivated by connecting with others and leading change this is an opportunity to spread your wings in a new diverse and critical position within a fast-paced environment. To be successful you will need to live and breathe detail. Organization is your middle name and you have the aptitude and passion to learn grow and contribute.
The Intermediate Business Analyst is responsible for discovering synthesizing and analyzing information from a variety of sources within an enterprise including tools processes documentation and stakeholders. They are responsible for eliciting and documenting the actual needs of stakeholders to determine underlying issues and causes. They enable more complex change by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value while considering the business implications of technology within the current operating environment. They also help ensure solutions align with stakeholder needs through an in-depth understanding of business systems processes industry requirements and emerging digital trends. Intermediate Business Analysts may lead complex initiatives and provide guidance to less-experienced Business Analysts.
We are looking for an Intermediate 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 will mean jumping right in taking ownership and leading the charge even if the way forward is not always clear. If youre naturally curious motivated by a fast-moving environment and looking to drive new solutions this is an opportunity for you.
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).
Responsibilities
Business analysis is performed on a variety of strategic tactical and operational initiatives across the enterprise. This environment provides opportunities to work within project teams while also contributing to broader business evolution and continuous improvement efforts.
Key responsibilities include:
Understand customer demand versus IT supply
Build relationships with key stakeholders across business and technology teams
Perform complex requirements elicitation and documentation supported by a Business Analysis Plan
Develop test cases and manage the testing lifecycle from planning through execution
Document and analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement
Understand and apply the JDI IT Business Analysis methodology
Understand key business data and data quality considerations
Understand the capability of analytics tools and enable the business to act on analytical insight
Manage the integrity confidentiality and security of data supporting business goals
Collaborate with design and architecture teams to ensure business needs are properly met
Translate business process models into technical solutions
Understand current and future business needs and recommend solutions that deliver value
Support and guide less-experienced Business Analysts when required
Contribute to the delivery of complex projects and initiatives across the organization
Qualifications
University degree or college diploma in a related discipline
3 years of experience in a business environment preferably within IT
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Highly organized with strong facilitation and documentation skills
Executive presence and confidence to present recommendations challenge assumptions constructively and help guide decision-making
Curiosity and a continuous learning mindset with an interest in business processes and technology
Intermediate or higher proficiency with Microsoft Office tools particularly Excel PowerPoint and Visio
Experience documenting requirements business processes test cases and use cases
Bonus:
Experience working within large-scale industrial manufacturing or shipbuilding environments
Business Process Modeling experience
Agile project delivery experience
Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO)
Entry Certification in Business Analysis (ECBA) or Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA)
Lean Six Sigma or Change Management training/certification
Experience integrating business and technical systems
Required Experience:
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About Company
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With ... View more
