Data Platform & Analytics Manager – Millennium Space Systems

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Data Platform & Analytics Manager to lead a team of data engineers, scientists, and analysts in El Segundo, CA. You will own enterprise data platform, drive DevSecOps, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

This Level K role requires US citizenship for security clearance and experience with Azure Synapse, Purview, and Databricks, along with strong leadership and governance skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent years of experience.
• 7+ years in data engineering, data science, analytics, or cloud data platform development.
• 3+ years leading technical teams.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, metadata management, lineage, and governance frameworks.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a US Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of data platform architects, data scientists, analytics/ML engineers, and BI analysts.
• Own the enterprise data platform and act as technical authority.
• Implement modern DevSecOps for data: CI/CD, IaC, automated testing, architecture decision records, and runbooks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Support enterprise initiatives including Synapse, Purview, and related modernization programs.
• Ensure solutions meet ITAR and internal compliance requirements.
• Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: complete assessment as part of the selection process.

Skills

Team leadership

Data platform ownership

DevSecOps (CI/CD, IaC)

Cross-functional collaboration

ITAR/compliance

Analytics/ML workloads

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Azure Synapse

Purview

Databricks

Job description

Data Platform & Analytics Manager – Millennium Space Systems Company

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Job Summary

The Data Platform & Analytics Manager is responsible for managing a team of experienced data engineers, scientists, and analysts. Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals. Acquiring resources for projects and processes provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides vision, oversight, and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manages, develops and motivates employees.

This is an onsite role in our office in El Segundo, CA. This position’s internal job code is Data Science & Analytics Manager. Our team is currently hiring for a level K.

Position Responsibilities

• Team Leadership - Recruit, coach, and retain a high-performing team of data platform architects, data scientists, analytics/ML engineers, and BI analysts
• Enterprise Data Platform Ownership - Serve as technical authority for the data platform systems
• Process & Delivery Excellence - Implement modern DevSecOps for data: CI/CD, IaC, automated testing, architecture decision records, and runbooks
• Collaboration - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into scalable technical solutions
• Roadmap - Support enterprise initiatives including Synapse, Purview, and related modernization programs
• Compliance - Ensure solutions meet ITAR and internal compliance requirements
• Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in data engineering, data science, analytics, or cloud data platform development
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in leading technical teams
• Deep understanding of data modeling, metadata management, lineage, and governance frameworks
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience with Azure Synapse, Purview, Databricks, or equivalent platforms
• Background supporting analytics, BI, and ML workloads
• Experience designing scalable systems for both real-time and batch workloads
• Strong communication skills; ability to lead design sessions and mentor engineering teams
• Experience in aerospace or other regulated industries is a plus

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Total Rewards

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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. Millennium Space Systems 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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: Level K: $173,400 - $255,000

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.

Category = Engineering

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

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