2025 Entry Level - Data Analyst - Manufacturing Systems

JOB SUMMARY: Data Analysts support the development and optimization of strategic initiatives by generating actionable insights and recommendations from internal and external data. Data Analysts support business growth by using business intelligence tools to mine complex data, identify historic trends, and visualize large datasets. Data Analysts play a critical role in data governance, helping to create and maintain data standards and quality.

The Data Analyst will work as part of the skilled and passionate Textron Aviation IT Data & Analytics team providing support and guidance to data analytics professionals throughout the company. This position primarily focuses on support of front-end Data Analytics software such as Power BI and Alteryx, including development and training of best practices and optimization. Additionally, this position will leverage data analytics tools and techniques to create metrics for data analytics architecture and generate strategic recommendations.

At Textron Aviation, we are building a community of Data & Analytics professionals with an emphasis on collaboration and cross functional support. You will have the opportunity to work closely with your peers throughout the organization toward a vision of data driven strategy

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain data reports measuring daily business activities in Power BI, Alteryx, or similar tools using query languages and formula libraries such as SQL and DAX
• Serves as an internal consultant to business leaders by conducting regular and ad-hoc analyses to convert data into strategic assets.
• Develop technical as well as process-based solutions addressing business needs
• Work to improve data quality by assisting data governance efforts in creating and maintaining data quality standards
• Develop best practices and document proven solutions
• Interface with other data professionals throughout the organization to embrace cross functional growth in analytics capabilities
• Gather and document analytics project requirements from business stakeholders
• Explore and understand the inner workings and market context of an aircraft OEM
• technical as well as process-based solutions addressing business needs
• Work to improve data quality by assisting data governance efforts in creating and maintaining data quality standards
• Develop best practices and document proven solutions
• Interface with other data professionals throughout the organization to embrace cross functional growth in analytics capabilities
• Gather and document analytics project requirements from business stakeholders
• Explore and understand the inner workings and market context of an aircraft OEM

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree required in MIS, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or related technical field/coursework
• Aviation experience preferred
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
• Practical application experience with one or more analytics packages such as SAS, R, SQL, Python (& associated libraries), or similar
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
• Experience working with relational databases and developing complex data sets
• Ability to identify relevant metrics and explain technical information to a broad audience
• Desire and ability to learn and leverage new software, tools, and processes in a self-learning environment

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Benefits

Applications for this position will be accepted through November 15, 2024. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.