Lead Project Data Analytics Management Specialist
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing, Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking a motivated, talented Lead Project Data Analytics Management Specialist to join the Precision Engagement Systems (PES) team located in Saint Charles, MO or Saint Louis, MO.
As a part of the Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SIWS) organization**, **Precision Engagement Systems (PES) is a dynamic and growing team with leadership that is focused on attracting and developing top talent in support of critical missions on Direct Attack (DA) and Cruise Missiles Systems (CMS) programs. Connected to our customers’ missions, we deliver unique capabilities through our exceptional talent. The programs we support in Saint Charles, MO include Direct Attack weapons (JDAM, SDB, MOP, HAAWC and associated derivatives) and Cruise Missiles (SLAM ER, Harpoon and development weapons) utilized on various military aircraft, some ground-based platforms, and other future contract awards.
This is a 50/50 Program Management + Data Analytics role: lead workforce/resource planning and program facilitation while building analytics, automated ETL, and leadership dashboards to enable data-driven engineering decisions. Hands-on work with Power BI/Power Query, SQL, and scripting (Python/R) is required; facilitation of cross-functional governance and program execution is equally important.
This role serves as a key process facilitator and data analytics expert supporting engineering workforce staffing, resource planning, and other critical engineering functions within the Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SIWS) organization.
While this position works closely with engineers and senior engineering leadership, it does not require an engineering degree or technical engineering experience. Instead, the successful candidate will excel at facilitating engineering processes, driving process improvements across the broader engineering organization, and delivering actionable insights through data analysis and automation to enable effective decision-making.
A strong passion for people’s development and engagement is essential. In this role, you will collaborate with functional engineering partners across disciplines, engineering leaders, and teams from Government Operations, Legal, Human Resources, and Finance teams to ensure staffing processes, development resources, manager tools, and engagement materials align with Boeing’s Engineering mission to deliver world-class engineering through exceptional talent.
Position Responsibilities:
Develop and operationalize analytics, automated ETL pipelines, and dashboards to support workforce planning and engineering program decisions
Design, compute, and maintain KPIs, trend/variance analyses, forecasting, and risk models; translate findings into actionable staffing and program recommendations
Build and maintain data models in Power BI (Power Query), author DAX measures, write SQL queries, and use scripting (Python/R) to automate data workflows and validation
Create executive-ready reports, visualizations, and briefings; present insights and recommended actions to senior leadership
Facilitate recurring resource planning cycles, cross-functional governance, technical reviews, and large-scale events to align stakeholders and drive program outcomes
Drive process improvement and change management initiatives that implement analytics-driven decisions and reduce manual effort
Establish and enforce data quality standards, definitions, and documentation for workforce and program datasets
Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Government Operations, and engineering leadership to ensure analytics address operational needs and compliance
Lead adoption of analytics platforms and coach stakeholders on metrics interpretation and data-driven decision making
Document lessons learned and support program closeout and transition activities.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance Post-Start is required
5+ years of experience of working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
3+ years building data analytics dashboards and business intelligence solutions in Power BI or Tableau; demonstrable work with Power Query and DAX
Hands-on experience with at least one scripting language for data automation (Python, R, or equivalent)
Proven experience facilitating workforce staffing or other resource planning processes within technical or engineering organizations
Strong data analysis and automation skills, with demonstrated ability to collect, interpret, and streamline complex data sets
Proven ability to design KPIs, run trend/variance analyses, forecasting, and present actionable insights to senior leadership.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, engineering leadership, and cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
3+ years of program or project management experience supporting engineering, product development, or technology programs
Bachelor's degree or higher
Experience with data pipeline/ETL tooling, cloud data platforms, or orchestration (Azure Data Factory, Airflow, etc.)
Experience with Tableau, Looker, or other advanced visualization platforms in addition to Power BI
Experience writing SQL for data transformation, reporting, and analytics
Familiarity with data modeling best practices, dimensional modeling, and build/maintain enterprise datasets
Experience with large-scale workforce planning, skills-based staffing, or labor forecasting
Formal project management training/certification (PMP, CAPM, ScrumMaster) is a plus
Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or cost modeling to support resource allocation decisions
Prior experience supporting cleared programs or government customers
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
**Shift Work Statement: **
This position is for 1st shift.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range for (Level 4) Lead: $118,150.00 - $159,850.00
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO is the law
Boeing EEO Policy
Request an Accommodation
Applicant Privacy
Boeing Participates in E – Verify
- E-Verify (English)
- E-Verify (Spanish)
**Right to Work Statement **
- Right to Work (English)
- Right to Work (Spanish)