IM Business Data Analytics Specialist

Company: Airbus Group Inc.
Location: Herndon
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000.

This position can be located in the following locations: Herndon, VA; Mobile, AL; Wichita, KS; Grand Prairie, TX; Columbus, MS

Position Summary:

The IM Business Data Analytics Specialist in Airbus Americas (USA, Canada and Mexico) is responsible for the following activities:

• Working with all divisions and functions of Airbus in North America to identify key areas of improvement through data value analysis
• Developing, maintaining, and supporting robust analytics solutions across all business lines
• Encourage and enable self-service analytics by business teams
• Coach and develop data analytics awareness with internal customers This position combines robust analytics skills and experience to drive and create business value through data analytics across Airbus in North America.
  
  Primary Responsibilities:
  
  Analytics Products Development, Maintenance and Support: 65%
  • Evaluate analytic needs and objectives for internal business customers
  • Analyze and design the appropriate data visualization solution components
  • Provide functional & technical guidance to business customers and stakeholders regarding data visualization needs
  • Analyze and assemble complex sets of data
  • Build ETL processes to organize raw data into organized structures
  • Create database objects that will support visualizations
  • Develop visualizations, using various tools, that present data in understandable visual formats
  • Deliver packages and projects within the framework prescribed by the Analytics & Data Platform manager
  • Work with other Airbus IM Teams, such as Cyber Security, Legal and Compliance to define data classification and security requirements
  • Liaise and work with Data Management teams in Airbus Europe to ensure global and end to end consistency of data
  • Support all Analytics team activities, including development, maintenance and operations
    • Analytics Products Awareness and Coaching: 15%
      • Work within business units to promote the advantages of creating data products and visualizations to further business objectives
      • Coach internal business users with a goal of being largely self-sufficient for their analytics needs
      • Contribute to and lead periodic workshops for IM internal customers
      • Develop and facilitate coaching sessions with IM internal customers
        • Analytics Research - 10%
          • Research and document new and improved features on existing tools
          • Become familiar with new analytics technologies in Airbus and in the marketplace
          • Stay current on latest analytics trends and emerging technologies
          • Recommend new ways of using tools to further business needs
            • Other duties as assigned - 10%
              
              Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:
              
              Education:
              • Degree in Information Technology or Business Degree and equivalent combination of education and experience Experience:
                • At least 2 years of experience in data visualization, analytics and reporting development, delivery, and support
                • At least 2 years of experience in data management and data security
                • At least 2 years of experience in business and data analysis
                • At least 1 years of experience delivering products and solutions under agile and/or waterfall methodologies Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
                  
                  Required:
                  • Deep knowledge and experience in data visualization tools, Tableau or QlikSense preferred
                  • Demonstrated use of extraction, load and transformation tools
                  • Understanding and experience in SQL databases and tools, particularly SQL Server
                  • Understanding of Windows operating systems
                  • Proficient in one or more of the following: .NET, Python, C++, CSS, HTML, Java Preferred:
                    • Experience in Palantir Foundry
                    • Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: Aerospace, Customer Services, Aircraft Programs, Manufacturing, Engineering, HR, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain and Quality
                    • Experience in one or more of the following tools: Alteryx, Jira, AWS, Google Workplace Other Skills:
                      • Strong communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills
                      • Ability to write white papers
                      • Ability to lead workshops and classes
                      • Ability to evangelize analytics while following defined internal procedures
                      • Fluency in English is mandatory, Spanish, German or French language skills are a plus Travel Required:
                        • Domestic & International travels are expected when needed but should not exceed on average 10-20% of working time. Behavioral Success Factors:
                          • Experience in working with multicultural teams
                          • Ability to adapt and adjust in a changing environment
                          • Able to work closely and effectively with business and IM management and be able to communicate her/his vision to diverse technical and non-technical audiences
                          • Inspires trust, demonstrates flexibility, encourages frequent open communications and welcomes feedback
                          • Entrepreneurial spirit, being able to start small with an end-vision and value proposition defined. Develop her/his vision and value proposition by gathering information and sponsorship from diverse stakeholders Organizational information:
                            • This position reports to the Analytics and Data Platform Manager in Airbus Americas Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:
                              • This role spans more than 15 sites, across 3 countries, 5 divisions including international integration and interfaces with France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
                              • IM North America Landscape consisting of:
                                
                                • 8 Data Centers
                                • 27 Service Lines (with 100+ sub-services)
                                • 300+ applications and tools and -3,000 users
                                  
                                  As a leader in our field, Airbus in America provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
                                  
                                  Airbus in America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus in America complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training.
                                  
                                  Airbus in America expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. Improper interference with the ability of Airbus' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
                                  
                                  As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
                                  
                                  Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

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