Lead Technical Data Package Analyst

Thales • Halifax, NS

5d • CA$74,147 - CA$126,734 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Lead Technical Data Package Analyst Halifax, NS, Canada (Hybrid) Position Summary Thales has a vacancy for a Lead Technical Data Package Analyst to act as the primary integrator between Technical Data, ILS, Supply Support, Life Cycle Material Managers (LCMMs), and Engineering departments. They are responsible for identifying and resolving part changes within the Technical Data Package (TDP), managing the full lifecycle of Document Change Requests (DCRs) via a JIRA board, and ensuring total data alignment across internal and government systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience using both Maximo and DRMIS (or CGCS/CGCM) is mandatory.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential (VLOOKUP’s, Pivot Tables, and complex data reconciliation).
• Demonstrated experience managing workflows and tasks within JIRA.
• 5 years in ILS, Supply Support, or Technical Data Management within a defence or aerospace environment.
• The candidate must be a self-motivated problem solver capable of investigating complex data discrepancies independently.
• This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the ITAR or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.
• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Power BI and Microsoft Access is considered a strong asset.
• Experience with DND In-Service Support (ISS) contracts and experience supporting an operational military asset.
• Familiarity with Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) and exposure to Logistics Support Analysis application software such as OmegaPS.
• Knowledge of Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTOs) and government-adopted technical publications.
• Knowledge of the S1000D specification and Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) format.
• Bilingualism (English/French).

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep-dive audits of the TDP to ensure National Stock Numbers (NSNs), part numbers, and vendor references are current; perform hands-on updates to technical documentation to reflect the as-supported fleet configuration; and resolve technical discrepancies between engineering drawings and procurement/cataloguing systems.
• Manage and maintain a dedicated JIRA board to track technical changes; coordinate DCRs from identification through approval and implementation by obtaining required inputs from LCMMs and Engineering; and identify and resolve process bottlenecks to advance stalled requests.
• Reconcile data between Maximo and DRMIS to ensure consistency; execute high-accuracy data entry and maintenance within Maximo to support maintenance and supply activities; and maintain accurate supply support records derived from LSA data.
• Interface with the Canadian Government Cataloguing System (CGCM/CGCS) to resolve cataloguing discrepancies and facilitate new NSN assignments.
• Utilize Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) to conduct mass data cleanses and identify trends; develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to provide visibility into part changes and obsolescence risks; and leverage Microsoft Access to manage complex datasets requiring structured, searchable records.
• Proactively identify parts approaching end-of-life, collaborate with the Obsolescence department to identify and catalogue suitable alternatives, and translate LSA data into actionable supply support records to prepare the supply chain for future maintenance requirements.
• Prepare and Deliver Customer Service

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed