Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join MDA Space’s Business Transformation team and report directly to the Sr. Manager, Business Transformation. In this role you will drive large‑scale change by gathering and translating business requirements, mapping current state and future state processes, and recommending automated, people‑centric solutions that deliver world‑class process and system improvements. You will create and execute change‑management plans, secure stakeholder agreement across all departments, and keep employees informed, engaged and empowered throughout each transformation wave. The ideal candidate is self‑driven, thrives in fast‑moving, high‑change environments, and brings a strong analytical mindset combined with a passion for delivering agile, efficient, and effective business outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Change Management:
- Develop and implement change management plans to support mobilization and sustainable adoption of new processes, systems, and technologies.
- Business Analysis:
- Conduct thorough business analysis to identify areas for improvement, define business requirements, and develop solutions to support transformation initiatives.
- Work with the larger Business Transformation and Operational Excellence teams to implement improvements across all of MDA Space.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, including senior leaders, functional leaders, and subject matter experts, to understand business needs, gather requirements, and communicate project plans and progress.
- Solution Development:
- Propose and develop solutions to address business needs, including process improvements, technology enhancements, and organizational changes.
- Assess future state business needs and document new processes to provide focused improvement opportunities
- Requirements Definition:
- Analyze current state processes and tool using various means of information gathering such as interviews, workshops, and observations.
- Define and document future state requirements, including functional and non-functional requirements, to support solution development.
- Benefits Realization:
- Work with stakeholders to identify and measure benefits realization, including cost savings, efficiency gains, and improved customer satisfaction.
Who You Are
- 8 to 10 years of experience and a post-secondary education in a relevant field such as engineering, process improvement, business, finance, or related
- A people-centric change manager (Prosci certification or similar is an asset)
- Experience developing and delivering communications and training programs (e.g., change communications, user guides)
- Thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑change environment where situations are fluid and constantly evolving.
- A problem solver who can devise a solution and lead implementation
- Experience with continuous improvement techniques, including Six Sigma, DMAIC, TQM, Lean, Kaizen, or other process improvement methodology.
- Ability to analyze workflow and process flow diagrams and interpret process dependencies
- An innovator who brings new ideas, capabilities, and applications to the project team
- Strong attention to detail with a desire to learn and grow with an organization
- Someone who can go out into the organization to collect and compile a lot of information from subject matter experts into a recommendation to be implemented
- Demonstrates interpersonal competence including reliability, consistency, flexibility and adaptability in day-to-day interactions
- Excited to learn by working alongside experts in many different fields
Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.
The compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.
