Senior Business Analyst

Job Description

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ADGA is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support the development and implementation of a new Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capability. This is a high-impact role supporting a new capability for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). You will help shape operational and technical requirements, support the analysis of the business cases and business processes for C-UAS capability development in accordance with DND practices.

Tasks will include but not limited to:

• Lead and support the identification and documentation of business needs, business rules, governance and capability coordination through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and document analysis;
• Collaborate with project team to ensure operational requirements, use cases, user-needs, constraints, and capability benefits are documented;
• Lead and support the preparation of business case and sustainment business case documentation, requirements documents, and use-cases;
• Provide recommendations to management on business solutions and process improvements; and
• Participate in meetings and briefings as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Management Science, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or a related engineering or business discipline focused on process management
• Familiarity with aviation, uncrewed systems, and robotics concepts to support informed requirements analysis, use case development, and capability benefit documentation will be considered a strong asset
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within government, defence, or large-scale, complex programs, with experience in:
  • Business Process Management (BPM) across the full lifecycle, including discovery, modeling, analysis, measurement, improvement, optimization, and automation
  • Business Process Mapping, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and structured documentation of current and future-state processes
  • Process Digitization, with experience transforming legacy, paper-based, or manual workflows into secure, IT-enabled digital processes that improve efficiency and enable automation
  • Stakeholder Analysis & Engagement, with demonstrated skill in identifying objectives, scope, inputs/outputs, data requirements, actors, and operational contexts across diverse stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated ability to elicit, analyze, and document complex business and operational requirements
• Proven experience developing business cases and supporting governance, approvals, and decision-making processes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience facilitating interviews, workshops, and cross-functional collaboration
• Familiarity with project and program management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)

Additional Information

• Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance.
• The posted salary reflects an employee compensation model; consultant rates will be adjusted accordingly. Consultants will be required to hold Controlled Goods clearance and insurance.
• Preference given to candidates that have supported DND (Department of National Defence) and/or Canadian Forces - on Capital Equipment Projects. Familiarity with DND processes.

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.