Data Analytics Specialist

Satair Group; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Work / Life balance including hybrid working

Health insurance and well-being programs

Job summary

Satair Group is seeking a Data Analytics Specialist for their Digital & Analytics Team in Virginia. This role involves championing analytics adoption and fostering collaboration to support a data-driven culture. The specialist will engage with teams to identify improvements and conduct data analysis for informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong Python coding skills, and experience in analytics. Satair offers a hybrid working environment, competitive remuneration, and personal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Quick learner, passionate, and solution-oriented.
• 3-5 years of experience in analytics, data science, or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the US focal point for analytics adoption.
• Engage with teams to identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct data analysis to support decision-making.

Skills

Strong collaboration skills

Robust coding abilities in Python

Experience with APIs

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

DevOps tools

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Data Analytics Specialist to join our Digital & Analytics Team in Herndon, VA.

What you will do

Regional Adoption Leadership (US Focal Point) – 40%

• Serve as the regional focal point in the US, championing the adoption of analytics and automation tools, fostering awareness, facilitating collaboration, and supporting the organization’s transformation toward a data‑driven culture.
• Act as a coach and advisor to cross‑functional teams, guiding them on data quality improvement plans and supporting them in developing their own MVVs and analytics use cases.

Business Improvement and Opportunity Identification – 30%

• Engage with functional teams to understand end‑to‑end processes, identify pain points, and uncover opportunities for improvement through data and emerging technologies.
• Design and deliver Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to quickly test, validate, and address critical business challenges.

Data Analysis and Insight – 30%

• Conduct in-depth data analysis and experimentation to uncover valuable business insights and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Translate analysis into actionable outcomes by developing automated tools, visual dashboards, reports, or workflows that enhance productivity and business value.

Additional Responsibilities

• Define and document data standards and governance policies in collaboration with domain experts to ensure consistency and integrity across the organization.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, algorithms, and industry best practices to provide technological insights and keep the team’s capabilities state‑of‑the‑art.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: 60% onsite
• Vision: able to see and read a screen and documents regularly.
• Hearing: able to hear conversations in person and via teleconference.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings.
• Equipment operation: able to operate personal computers, telephone, and related office equipment.
• Carrying, lifting, and pushing/pulling: able to handle items up to 30 lbs (14 kg).
• Sitting, standing, walking, squatting/kneeling: able to perform these activities for extended periods.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice twice a year.
• Personal Protective Equipment: required as per site or customer site.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Work / Life balance: hybrid working, flex‑time, maternity/paternity leave
• Personal development: personalized plans, extensive learning solutions, and internal mobility opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: health insurance and well‑being programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• 10% domestic and international travel.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Quick learner, passionate, driven, solution‑oriented, comfortable with rapid experimentation.
• Ability to lead by example, inspire others, and act as a role model.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to build relationships across cross‑functional teams.
• Business acumen and passion for solving real‑world operational challenges.
• Empathy for diverse team needs and tailoring approaches to adoption.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Robust coding abilities in Python.
• Experience with APIs, algorithms, and data structures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of experience in analytics, data science, or a similar role within a complex business environment.
• Experience with DevOps tools, modern cloud stack, and practices.

Equal opportunity employer: Airbus and Satair provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status.